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Covered Jar

c. 1939

Alfred Parys

Associated Names

Alfred Parys

Artist, American, 1913 - 1969

The image shows a ceramic jar with a dark brown glaze and a lid next to it on a wooden surface. The jar and lid are in shades of warm brown with darker patches.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.2 x 16 cm (10 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.6135

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in watercolor: JAR WITH COVER

Wikidata ID

Q64534404

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