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Fire-iron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square metal frame containing four ceramic or clay objects. The frame sits on a white surface against a beige wall. The frame is made of dark brown metal and has four legs. The top of the frame is flat and has a small, dark brown ceramic bowl on it. Inside the frame, on the left, there is a large, brown clay object with a rounded top and a handle on top. The object appears to be a stove or brazier. To the right of the brazier is a small, dark brown ceramic bowl with smoke rising from it. Next to the bowl is a long, thin, copper-colored object that resembles a ladle or scoop. On the far right side of the frame is a light green ceramic pot with a lid. The background of the image consists of a beige wall with a shadow cast by the frame onto the wall. The overall atmosphere suggests a display of ceramic or clay objects, possibly for decorative or functional purposes. Fire-iron.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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