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Wellhead with Bucket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an old, weathered metal wellhead with a bucket and a vase. The wellhead is a square box made of metal with a handle attached to the top. The handle is made of two curved pieces of metal that meet at the top. The wellhead has a rough, weathered surface with visible signs of aging and wear. The bucket is not present but the handle is in the shape of a bucket. To the right of the handle is a small vase. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The artist of this piece is unknown but the title is "Wellhead with Bucket".

Artwork details

Medium:
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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