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Water Dropper in the form of a Seated Demon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic object depicts a seated demon with a wide, toothy grin. The figure has a rounded face, small eyes, and short hair. It wears a striped robe. The object is predominantly brown and gray. It sits cross-legged with its left hand resting on its knee; the hand has a hole through it. The background appears to be a beige fabric surface and wall. The object is titled "Water Dropper in the form of a Seated Demon".

Artwork Details

Date
14th–ca. mid-16th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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