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Firepot with Kirin (Mythical Chimera) amid Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White cylindrical vessel with blue designs. Blue patterned band around top and bottom edges. Main body depicts blue and white image of a mythical creature, Kirin, surrounded by flowers. The creature has a dragon-like body with scales, a deer-like face with a single horn on its forehead and a flame-like tail. The creature appears to be running or jumping. Surrounding the creature are stylized flower designs. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 457 px
Public Domain
Yes
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