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Deep Pot (Fuka-bachi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic vessel titled "Deep Pot (Fuka-bachi)" by an unknown artist. The vessel has a wide mouth and tapers down to a narrow base. The upper portion of the vessel features a decorative design with protruding elements on either side. The protruding elements are curled with a hole in the center of each. The body of the vessel is a light brown color with darker brown decorative lines and patterns. The decorative lines on the body form geometric shapes. The background of the image is a gradient gray color, darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. A shadow is cast by the vessel onto the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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