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Water holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic water holder in the shape of a bird. The body resembles a duck or goose. Head turned to the right. Small round eyes. Detailed feathers on the wing and body. Three toes on the foot visible. Grey background. Artist: Water holder.

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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