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Covered pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white ceramic pots with lids. The lids are domed and feature a finial shaped like an animal sitting on a ball. The body of the pot is decorated with a black floral design on white background. There are two C-shaped handles on either side. The background is a flat surface and wall behind the pots. The image is black and white. Title: Covered pot. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Decoration of blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette