Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic jar. The jar is bulbous with a short neck and a wide mouth. It has a short cylindrical base. The jar is made of dark-colored ceramic material, possibly stoneware or earthenware. It features a pattern of carved triangular shapes resembling lotus petals around its lower half. The upper portion of the jar is plain except for two small protruding points on either side. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The title of the image is "Jar" by an unknown artist.