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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
Museum record:
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