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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black Tea Jar by Shofu. The jar has a wide body with a narrower base and a circular mouth. The body is a rounded rectangle shape with a slight curve inwards towards the top. The base of the jar tapers in slightly. The mouth has a short neck. The jar appears to be made of ceramic. The surface is smooth with some visible scratches. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a streaked glaze; right-handed itoguiri (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
453 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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