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Water dropper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic pot with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The pot has a glossy turquoise glaze with brown accents around the rim and base. Vertical ridges run down the body of the pot. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the pot. The pot has a title of 'Water dropper' and an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware with splashed blue glaze (Jun ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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