Water pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic water pot by artist Shreve is round with a bulbous body. The pot has a small circular opening at the top. The pot's exterior features a predominantly gray glaze with reddish-brown undertones and subtle speckles. The surface exhibits a crackle pattern and some shiny spots. The base of the pot is slightly narrower than the body. The background is a plain off-white surface with a subtle shadow cast by the pot.