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Mosquito Smoker (Katori)

Minzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object with a flat base and rounded lid, made of ceramic material. The object is primarily white with a textured surface and small brown spots. A blue and green floral design is on the front. The base has a blue and yellow line around the edge. The lid has a small blue knob on top. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
first half 19th century
Medium:
Earthenware with white lead glaze and polychrome overglaze enamels (Sanuki ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
502 × 625 px
Museum record:
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