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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic tea jar by artist unknown. The jar has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a small lid on top. The jar sits on a white surface. The background is a plain gray wall. The jar has a dark-colored glaze with lighter spots and a shiny appearance. The lid is small and rounded with a small knob on top. A ruler or other measuring device is partially visible along the bottom edge of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay; ochre underglaze and mottled brown overglaze (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
522 × 625 px
Museum record:
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