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Ceramic Jar with Ivory Lid

Eiraku Hozen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic jar with ivory lid. Ovoid jar with short neck and wide mouth. Body of jar features carved design resembling scales and leaves, with one leafy area carved completely through. Lid not visible. Creator: Eiraku Hozen. Black and white photo. Object centered in frame. Light background. No other objects present. Jar sitting on flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with gold and iron red (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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