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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a black Tea jar by Shoji Hamada. The jar is tall and cylindrical with a slightly narrower top and bottom. The jar has a glossy, dark surface with variations in color and texture. The surface appears to have a predominantly black color with some lighter and darker patches. The background behind the jar is light-colored. The top of the jar has a small lip around the edge. The jar is positioned upright on a flat surface. The overall appearance of the jar suggests it is made of ceramic material.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Clay; streaked light and dark brown glaze (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
374 × 625 px
Museum record:
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