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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ewer by Unknown Artist shows a light-colored ceramic vessel with a bulbous body that tapers slightly towards the top. The vessel has a short, wide neck and a circular mouth. A curved handle protrudes from the right side of the neck. A spout protrudes from the left side of the body. The base of the vessel is flat and circular with a slightly raised lip. The background is dark with a light source coming from the left. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
10th–11th century
Medium:
Stoneware with celadon glaze (Yue ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
487 × 625 px
Museum record:
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