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Jar with Ivory Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar with Ivory Lid by an unknown artist is a white ceramic vessel. The jar has a wide body that bulges out in the middle and tapers in towards the top. A circular rim at the top is slightly chipped. The body of the jar sits on a short, circular black base. The jar's surface features a cracked texture with black speckles and scratches throughout, particularly concentrated towards the bottom. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with a white glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
532 × 625 px
Museum record:
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