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Covered Vessel with Design of Horizontal Bands of Diaper Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered vessel. The vessel has a rounded body with a wavy edge at the bottom. It appears to be made of metal and has a dark color with lighter areas where it appears worn or scratched. The vessel's surface features vertical ridges. Horizontal bands of diaper patterns encircle the vessel's body. A scale is placed in front of the vessel. A small sign in front of the vessel reads 'The Metropolitan Museum'.

Artwork details

Date:
1830
Medium:
Faience covered with enamels (Raku ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 436 px
Museum record:
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