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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Tea jar by artist Choji Hakame. The jar is dark-colored with a glossy finish, exhibiting a predominantly black hue with lighter specks and patches throughout. The shape is rounded with a narrow neck and a small circular opening at the top, which has a white lid featuring a small knob in the center. The jar's body is bulbous, with a slightly narrower base. The background is light-colored, appearing to be a flat surface with a shadow cast by the jar. The jar is positioned centrally in the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay; dark brown glaze flecked and shaded with lighter tones (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
402 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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