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Cricket pot

Renpō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Cricket pot by Renpō is a small, cylindrical container. The bottom third of the container is a solid light gray color. The middle section features a pattern of diagonal black and white stripes, with each stripe containing a repeating design of white flowers within a black rectangle. The top portion of the container is dark gray and has a wide lip. The lid is round and features a textured surface. The lid is also dark gray and has a slightly rounded top.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Pottery with brown wood cover (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
453 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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