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Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi) with Pines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jar with rounded body and wide mouth, featuring blue and white design. Two small handles on either side. Blue design depicts pine trees on a landscape. Blue patterned band encircles the top edge. Interior of jar is black. Jar sits on a plain gray background with subtle shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650s
Medium:
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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