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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black ceramic jar by Bernard Leach. The jar is bulbous with a short, narrow opening at the top. It is primarily black with a white glaze that drips down the front in a jagged line, resembling icicles. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay with a transparent glaze and splashes (Shino ware, red Oribe type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 553 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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