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Tankard in the Shape of a Pear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic tankard in the shape of a pear. The tankard has a bulbous lower body and tapers to a narrow top. The handle is attached to the right side. The ceramic is decorated with colorful floral designs and leafy vines. The colors used include red, orange, yellow, blue and green. The base has a small foot and a decorative design around the bottom edge. The background of the image is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Polychrome with overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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