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Covered Tankard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Tankard by an unknown artist is a black and white image of a ceramic vessel. The vessel is rounded with a small base and slightly narrower top. The body of the vessel displays a light-colored background with a darker-colored floral design. The design consists of curved lines with flower-like motifs. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1725–30
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 574 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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