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Water Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cylindrical ceramic vessel titled "Water Pot" by the artist Bernard Leach. The vessel is dark-colored with a lighter-colored triangular section at the top, the lighter color also appearing on the inside rim. The vessel has a wide mouth and a slightly narrower base. It has a rough texture with visible speckles and small bumps on its surface. The background of the image is light gray. The vessel appears to be handmade, with visible wheel-throwing marks. The surface has a semi-glossy appearance. The vessel is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a dappled glaze and an overglaze (Takatori ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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