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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tea Jar by artist Imari features a black rounded body with a white lid and small knob on top. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body is bulbous with a slight narrowing at the top. The lid is round and flat with a small spherical knob. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
Clay covered with a smooth glaze (Sasuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 618 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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