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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar by artist Li Youfen, depicts a large dark-colored ceramic vessel. The jar has two small handles on either side near the top. The body of the jar is bulbous, curving outward before tapering down to a narrower base. A small lip is around the top rim. The entire jar is a dark monochromatic color with a glossy finish. The surface shows a network of fine cracks. A small sticker and some numbers are on the bottom. The background is light gray with a shadow cast by the jar.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with incised decoration under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
508 × 625 px
Museum record:
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