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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown ceramic jar with a glossy finish, rounded body, and narrow neck. Two small protrusions on either side near the top. A white circular object with a design on top covers the opening. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The artist is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Jar".

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Clay covered with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
567 × 625 px
Museum record:
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