Hexagonal Jar
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Hexagonal Jar

TitleHexagonal Jar
Datelate 1600s 17th century
MediumOne of a pair; porcelain with overglaze color enamel and gold decoration (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
ClassificationCeramic
OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineHexagonal Jar, late 1600s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). One of a pair; porcelain with overglaze color enamel and gold decoration (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type); overall: 26.8 x 18.6 cm (10 9/16 x 7 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, 1964.273.1
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“Hexagonal Jar” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 1600s. It is executed in one of a pair; porcelain with overglaze color enamel and gold decoration (hizen ware, kakiemon type) 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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