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Four-Legged Jar with Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic jar with a lid titled "Four-Legged Jar with Lid" by an unknown artist. The jar has a bulbous body with four legs, each of similar size and shape, protruding from the bottom. The body features a horizontal line encircling it. The lid is cylindrical with horizontal lines around it. The entire piece appears to be made of a rough, unglazed ceramic material with a light brown color. The background fades from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
8th century
Medium
Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Sue ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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