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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ewer by an unknown artist is a white ceramic vessel with a bulbous body. The body has six rounded vertical sections and a narrow base. A small handle protrudes from the left side, and a spout extends from the right side. The top has a short cylindrical neck and a small opening. The entire piece has a cracked glaze with a darker color visible through the cracks. A decorative band of raised elements encircles the top. The ewer sits on a brown surface with a white wall behind it.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–13th or 15th–16th centuries
Medium
Stoneware with opaque glaze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
599 × 498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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