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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic tea jar by renowned artist Grayson Perry, titled "Tea Jar". The jar has a dark brown body with a lighter brown base. The top of the jar is a dark brown color with lighter brown speckles. The lid of the jar is white with a small circular indentation in the center. The jar's shape is bulbous with a narrow opening and a rounded body. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The jar sits on a flat surface with a soft shadow cast to the right. The overall appearance suggests a handmade piece with an earthy aesthetic.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a blue glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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