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Water pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored, ceramic water pot by artist Bernard Leach. The pot has a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The body of the pot is bulbous with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top. The pot is decorated with raised designs resembling sticks and flowers. A small ruler is placed in front of the pot for scale. The background is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1840
Medium:
Pottery covered with glaze; decorated in high relief (Soma ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
491 × 624 px
Museum record:
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