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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The tea jar by artist is a black, ceramic vessel with a glossy finish. The jar has a wide body that tapers inward to form a short neck and a small opening at the top. The body of the jar is bulbous with gentle indentations around it, and three small feet at the bottom. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
569 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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