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Brush Holder in form of a bird-feeding vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic object with a cylindrical shape. The object consists of two connected parts. The larger part is taller and has a circular opening at the top. The smaller part is narrower and attached to the side of the larger one, with a small circular protrusion at the top. The object features blue floral designs on its surface. The background is grey and white, with the object casting a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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