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Ring to lift kettle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a table with a display case. The case has a black frame and glass sides with a landscape printed on it; it sits on a table covered with a white tablecloth; a white lace strip runs in front of it. The case has a shelf on top. Two small bowls sit on the shelf. Inside the case are the following items: a ceramic kettle sitting on a burner; a ladle; and a teapot. The following items are outside the case on the table: a small bowl on the left; in the middle, two black squares with small objects on top; on the right, a small plate and a basket with a pair of scissors and two handles. A bracelet and a ring sit on the table near the basket.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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