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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
Museum record:
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