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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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