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Sparrow Jar

Sparrow Jar

CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
Datec.1670
MediumPorcelain with underglaze blue
DimensionsOverall: 1 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 4 1/8 in. (4 × 4 × 10.5 cm)
Descriptionsmall bird that opens to a box or jar
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG20.9.4a-b
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Japanese PorcelainSometsuke
Collections
Status
Not on view
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