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Covered Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, covered jar with a floral design. The jar has a wide body and a narrow neck. The lid is domed with a small knob on top. The jar and lid are decorated with a floral pattern in dark and light shades. The base of the jar has a decorative design. The jar is by artist Myzan. The title of the jar is "Covered Jar". The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Pottery with decorations in colored enamels and gold on crackled ground (Satsuma ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 622 px
Museum record:
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