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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic jar with lid and two small handles on either side. The jar has a glossy finish. The body of the jar is bulbous with a narrow top, two small handles on either side near the top, and a slightly narrow base. The lid is flat with a small knob on top. The jar sits on a white surface against a white background. Tea Jar by Shoji Hamada.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with glaze and an overglaze; two-handled with left-handed itogiri (Takatori ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
425 × 624 px
Museum record:
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