Cake box in tiers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Cake box in tiers" by Unknown Artist. Black and white photograph of a large, ornate, ceramic container with a wide body and narrow neck. The container's body bulges out in the middle. A line circles the body near the top and bottom. The top and body are decorated with various patterns. Upper patterns include geometric designs and foliage. Lower patterns appear to be flowers and vines. The lid is rounded and flat on top. A ruler or measuring device is visible at the bottom. The background is plain and light colored.

Artwork details

Date:: 1780
Medium:: Faience with light glaze, craquelé; decorations in enamels (Kyoto ware, Mizoro type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 492 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original