Alcove ornament
The sculpture depicts a grotesque face carved into a rocky alcove ornament. The face has a large nose, thick lips, and a prominent mustache. Two large ears protrude from the sides of the head. The face is surrounded by carved foliage and sea creatures. A scale is printed along the bottom. The text at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1923".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840
- Medium
- White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 525 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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