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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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