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Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a beige-colored ceramic jar by artist Peter Voulkos. The jar has a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. A diagonal line runs across the jar's body. The opening at the top is small and circular. The jar sits on a plain surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–early 8th century
Medium:
Porcelain with white glaze (Xing ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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