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Water Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical water pot. The pot is white with a wide mouth and a flat bottom. It features a black floral pattern covering its entire surface. The pattern consists of leaves and stems that are intricately designed. The pot is placed on a plain background, and a small number is printed at the bottom. The title of the image is "Water Pot".

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
525 × 624 px
Museum record:
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