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Water Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photo of a ceramic pot. The pot is white with black designs. The pot has a lid with a small handle on top. The lid is black. The body of the pot has two horizontal black stripes around it. The top section of the pot has a black leaf pattern. The bottom section has a black design that appears to be trees or plants. A small ruler is placed in front of the pot. The background is light gray. The museum name "The Metropolitan Museum of Art" is printed on a small white plaque.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay decorated on a white glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
563 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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