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Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a ceramic pot. The pot is bulbous with a slightly narrower top and bottom. It has two small handles on either side. The lid is domed with a small knob on top. The pot and lid are decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including floral motifs and geometric shapes. The pot has a wide mouth and a decorative border around the top. A line of small text is printed on the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The pot is titled "Pot" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
527 × 624 px
Museum record:
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