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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic ewer with black floral pattern. Bulbous body with a long neck and narrow mouth. Two handles, one curved and one long and thin. The curved handle is attached on one side to the body and on the other to the neck. The long handle is attached on one side to the body and the other side free. The base is round and flat. The background is a solid gray color. The artist is unknown but the title is "Ewer".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
474 × 625 px
Museum record:
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