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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
Museum record:
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