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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black Tea Jar by Bernard Leach. The jar has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a lid on top. The lid is round and flat with a small knob in the center. The jar is dark-colored, possibly black or dark brown, with a rough texture and some visible imperfections on its surface. The background of the image is white, which helps to highlight the details of the jar.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a glaze and transparent overglaze; right-handed itogiri (Karatsu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
542 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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