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Tea cloth holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical object made of dark material, possibly ceramic or metal. Top and bottom have decorative borders. Top border consists of pattern of raised triangles and lines. Bottom border has pattern of raised diagonal lines and circles. Body features an etched design of a dragon. The dragon has a long body, legs, and a head with a mouth open. The background of the image is light gray. The object appears to be a "Tea cloth holder" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1680
Medium
Porcelain with decorations in enamels and gold on (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
433 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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