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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Jar by Shōji Hamada. Brown ceramic jar with rounded body and short neck. Glazed surface featuring shades of brown and yellow with dark brown speckles. White ceramic lid with small knob on top. Jar sits on a light brown surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with dappled and streaked glaze; right-handed itogiri (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
556 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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