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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black tea jar with a white lid by artist Bernard Leach. Tall, dark-colored ceramic jar with a wide mouth and a small knob on top of the lid. The jar has a glossy finish on the top half and a rough, textured surface on the bottom half. The base of the jar is wide and flat. The lid is white and has a small knob in the center. The background is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Zeze ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
374 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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