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Water Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray ceramic pot titled "Water Pot" by an unknown artist. The pot is barrel-shaped with a slightly narrower top and bottom. It has a small handle on top, centered. Two small handles protrude from the left and right sides. The pot has a rough texture with white speckles and some chipped areas, particularly at the bottom. A darker vertical line runs down the center. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a transparent glaze (Takatori ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
491 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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