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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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