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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Jar by artist He Jianguo; black ceramic vessel with rounded body, short neck, and slightly flared mouth; two small handles on either side of the neck; white lid; bulbous shape with darker spots; positioned on a flat surface with a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 514 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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