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Ewer with Dragon

Makuzu Kōzan I (Miyagawa Toranosuke)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic ewer with a curved spout on the left and a looped handle on the right. The body of the ewer is bulbous with a narrower, rounded top that supports a short neck and small knob. A blue and gold dragon encircles the widest part. Blue bands adorn the base and the area just below the knob. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 449 px
Museum record:
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