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Sake vessel (Heishi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red vessel with a wide, rounded lid and a short, narrow spout. The vessel body is shaped like an inverted cone with a wide base that tapers to a narrow top. The base of the vessel is circular and flat. The entire vessel has a reddish-brown color with darker spots. The background is gray. Sake vessel, Heishi.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Wood with black and red lacquer layers (Negoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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