Covered Jar
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Covered Jar

TitleCovered Jar
Date20th century 20th century
MediumMarbled earthenware with amber glaze (jiaotai ware)
ClassificationCeramics
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1930
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Covered Jar” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 20th century. It is executed in marbled earthenware with amber glaze (jiaotai ware) and classified as ceramics. 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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