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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic pitcher with a handle on one side. The pitcher has a wide mouth and a spout-like lip. The body of the pitcher is bulbous with a narrow base. There are four vertical sections on the body. The base is small with four small feet. The pitcher has a glossy finish. It features raised floral designs or patterns on its exterior. The background of the image is light grey. A small portion of a white label is visible in front of the pitcher.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery moulded with design of paste and covered with glaze (Banko ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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