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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic jar, titled "Jar", by artist Bernard Leach. The jar has a wide body that tapers inward to form a small mouth. The jar's body is primarily white with black stripes. The jar has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic material. The background of the image is gray. The jar is positioned centrally in the image. The jar's stripes are vertical and curved to follow the shape of the jar. The stripes are evenly spaced and cover the entire body of the jar. The jar's base is not visible. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Stoneware with brown drip glaze (Tanba ware, Tachikui type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
498 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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