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One from set of five squared food vessels (mukōzuke) for tea-gathering meal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige ceramic vessel with a fluted body and a small foot. The vessel is decorated with a large black design resembling a stem with a curved end. A lattice pattern with red circular accents and green accents on top is on the right side of the stem. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with iron-oxide and copper green overglaze decoration (Mino ware, Yashichida Oribe type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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