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Clove Boiler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic vessel with lid, titled "Clove Boiler" by artist. The vessel has a rounded body with three legs. The body features a large oval-shaped hole on one side and a decorative design around the middle. An image of a creature is on the right side. The lid is domed with a small knob on top and has two handles on either side. The handles are shaped like animal heads. The vessel and lid have decorative designs and patterns, including a dragon. The designs are in a darker color, possibly black or gray, on the white ceramic. The background of the image is dark grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
496 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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