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Vase with Incised Design and Salamander Handles in Kochi Style

Eiraku Hozen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow vase with wide mouth and narrow neck. Body of vase is bulbous and rounded. Two dark brown salamander handles on either side. Vase has incised design in two sections: top section has diamond pattern, bottom section has brick pattern. Background is gray-beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Stoneware with yellow and brown glazes, incised and gilt design (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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