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Firepot

Shobei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white still life photograph titled "Firepot" by Shobei. The image features a three-sided display case with a black frame and glass or screen sides. Inside the case are various ceramic items, including a large pot with a handle on one side and a smaller pot stacked on top, a long-handled spoon, and a cylindrical vase. The case sits on a table covered with a white tablecloth and a decorative trim along the front edge. On top of the case are two small bowls, one light-colored and one dark-colored. On the table in front of the case are several small ceramic items, including a small plate and a bowl. To the right of the case is a wicker basket containing various items, including what appears to be a pair of chopsticks and a spoon. The background is a plain white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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