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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a tea jar by artist unknown. The jar has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a small lid on top. The jar appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a dark color with a glossy finish. The surface of the jar is not smooth but has a rough texture with small bumps and imperfections. The lid is round and flat with a small knob in the center. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay, almost black glaze with brown overglaze (Takatori ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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