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Jar with floral decorations and musicians

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic jar with a wide body and narrow opening. The jar has two small handles on either side near the top. The upper portion of the jar is glazed in a dark greenish-gray color. The lower portion of the jar is unglazed and has a light beige color. The jar features relief decorations including floral motifs and musicians. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The jar sits on a light gray surface with a shadow visible to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th century
Medium
Stoneware with applied decoration under celadon glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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