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Jar

Hon'ami Kōetsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a jar with a stone body and a dark red lid, titled "Jar" by Hon'ami Kōetsu. The jar's body resembles a rock, with a rough, uneven surface featuring various shades of brown, beige, and pink. The base of the jar is wider than the top and has an irregular shape with several flat sides. The dark red lid is smooth and glossy, with a slightly rounded top and straight sides that fit snugly onto the jar's top. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the jar.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1620
Medium
Clay, red and green glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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