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Tea jar with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The tea jar with cover by the artist is dark brown with a glossy finish. The jar is rounded and bulbous with a narrow neck. The lid is light-colored with a small knob on top. The lid is round and flat. The background of the image is light-colored. The jar sits on a flat surface and casts a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1745
Medium
Pottery (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
516 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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