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Water pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a red ceramic pot titled "Water pot" by an unknown artist. The pot is shiny and has a wide body that curves inward to form a narrow neck and small mouth. The body is a deep red color with a glossy finish. The small mouth is white with red on the outside. The base of the pot is flat. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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