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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
Museum record:
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