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Jar with Cover

c. 1938

Guido Metelli

Associated Names

Guido Metelli

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a large cylindrical covered jar with a two-tone color palette, transitioning from green at the top to brown towards the bottom. A detached lid lies in front of the jar. The text "COVERED JAR EARLY 19TH CENTURY" is printed above the jar.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.7 x 21.4 cm (12 1/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 6 3/4" High 4 1/8" Dia
Accession Number

1943.8.6137

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper center in watercolor: COVERED JAR / EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Wikidata ID

Q64572777

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