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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic tea jar with a white lid, bulbous body, narrow neck, and small foot. Dark brown and black speckles cover the body. The lid is round and flat with a small knob in the center. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze, partly mottled (Iga ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
560 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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