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Water Jar with Dragon, Mount Fuji, Kirin, Cockerels, and Auspicious Motifs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White cylindrical container with a lid, featuring intricate carvings of various motifs. The body of the container has a rectangular panel with an engraved mountainous landscape, while the lid has a knob and is divided into sections with carved designs. The entire surface is adorned with detailed engravings, including a pattern around the top and bottom edges of the container. The piece is set against a gray background, casting a shadow to the right. "Water Jar with Dragon, Mount Fuji, Kirin, Cockerels, and Auspicious Motifs" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 19th century
Medium
White biscuit earthenware decorated in relief (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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