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Storage Jar

David Drake

National Gallery of Art

This sculpture is a large ceramic jar. It is made from brown, glazed material with a glossy finish. The jar is cylindrical with a wide opening at the top and two small, rounded handles near the rim. There are carved lines of text or markings around the upper portion of the jar near the rim.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
alkaline-glazed stoneware
Dimensions
5583 × 6620 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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