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Wine pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a wine pot by artist unknown. The object is a dark-colored, ceramic vessel with a long, curved spout on the left side and a handle on the right side. The vessel has a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The top portion of the vessel features a geometric pattern consisting of concentric rectangles. The lower portion of the vessel is decorated with a floral pattern featuring curved lines and oval shapes. The background of the image is light gray, and there is a small line of text at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1790
Medium
Faience with design in relief, decorated in enamels (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
550 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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