Covered Jar
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Covered Jar

TitleCovered Jar
Date1500s–1600s 16th century
Mediumstoneware with blue and white decoration
ClassificationCeramic
OriginVietnam Vietnam
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCovered Jar, 1500s–1600s. Vietnam. Stoneware with blue and white decoration; diameter: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.); with cover: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Gordon K. Mott, 1998.285.a
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Covered Jar” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1500s–1600s. It is executed in stoneware with blue and white decoration and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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