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Water holder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic object shaped like a duck. The object is shiny and appears to be made of porcelain or ceramic material. The duck is facing left, with its head turned slightly towards the viewer. The duck's beak is open, and it has small circular holes on its back and head. The duck's body is smooth and glossy, with some texture on its wings. The background is a solid gray color, with a slight shadow underneath the object. The object titled "Water holder" and created by the artist unknown.

Artwork details

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