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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Jar, a ceramic jar with a glossy finish, is predominantly brown with darker brown and black patches. The jar's body is rounded and bulbous with a narrow opening at the top. A white circular lid with a small indentation in the center covers the opening. The bottom section of the jar's body appears unglazed and rough. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Clay covered with mottled glaze; left-handed itogiri (Ko Seto type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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