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Water Pot with Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic water pot with a lid. The pot is white with dark gray on the sides. It has a glossy finish and ridges around it. A small knob is on top for the lid. The body of the pot is wider at the bottom than at the top. The background is light grey. A text at the bottom reads "The Metropolitan Museum".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery with lid of clay, browned in the fire, covered with glaze and overglazes (Awata ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
537 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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