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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, dark-colored jar with a lid, by artist Bernard Leach. The jar is tall and rounded, with a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. The jar has a glossy, dark brown or black glaze. The lid is round and flat, with a small knob on top. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the jar on the right side. The jar appears to be sitting on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay, light brown underglaze and thick dark brown overglaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
437 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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