Artwork preview

Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic tea jar with two handles on either side near the top, and a white circular lid. The jar has a wide body that tapers towards the top and bottom. The bottom half is darker brown than the top half. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The jar casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
442 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette