Jar

The image shows a "Jar" by artist Bernard Leach. The jar is made of ceramic material and is predominantly dark-colored with lighter patches. The jar has a rounded body shape with a wide middle and narrower top and bottom. The top has a small circular opening. There are two rectangular protrusions on the front, each composed of horizontal lines. The surface features streaks of darker color running down from the protrusions. The background of the image is light-colored and appears to be a flat surface.

Artwork details

Date:: 19th century
Medium:: Paste covered with a transparent glaze and streaks of overglaze (Takatori ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 439 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original