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“Flame-Style” Deep Pot (Kaen doki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic deep pot with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The pot has a distinctive "flame-style" or "kaen" design, characterized by a series of curved, wavy, and hole-like protrusions around the rim. The body of the pot features a textured surface with a diamond pattern and several cracks. The overall shape resembles a trumpet or a vase.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with cord-marked and incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
539 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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