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Water pot in the shape of a melon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped water pot with a textured surface resembling small bumps. The pot has two protrusions on one side, one larger than the other. The larger protrusion features a loop handle. The pot's surface is dark gray and has a crackled appearance. The interior of the pot is dark. The background is a light grey surface with a slightly darker grey wall behind it. The water pot is titled "Water pot in the shape of a melon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with robin's egg glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 318 px
Museum record:
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