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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic jar with a glossy finish, rounded body, and narrow opening. The jar has a white lid with a small handle on top. Red numbers are painted on the bottom. The background is gray, with the jar casting a shadow on the right side. Tea Jar.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Ko Seto type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
582 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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