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Spouted Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic vessel with a bulbous body, short neck, and small spout on the side. The vessel has a small handle-free opening at the top. The body features etched geometric patterns. The neck also displays etched diagonal crosshatch patterns. The background is gray with the object casting a subtle shadow. The title of the piece is "Spouted Vessel".

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration (Tōhoku region, Tokoshinai 5 type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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