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Tea jar with cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea jar with cover by Shoji Hamada. Cylindrical ceramic jar with a dark glaze. Lid on top with a small knob. Base of the jar is slightly wider than the top. Darker glaze at the bottom. The jar and lid are glossy. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Takatori ware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
385 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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