Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows "Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)" by Leach, Bernard. The jar is made of ceramic and has a rough, textured surface. The jar is primarily light-brown with darker brown and black streaks. The jar has a wide base that narrows slightly towards the top. The body has horizontal ridges. There are two small handles on either side. The lid has a small handle in the center. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The jar casts a shadow to the right.