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Ring to lift kettle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black-and-white photograph of a table with a display case and various objects. The display case is rectangular with a flat top and open front, has a black metal frame and glass panels on the sides and back, and sits on a table covered with a white tablecloth with lace trim. Inside the case are several ceramic objects, including a large round object on a stand, a smaller round object on top of it, a long-handled spoon, and a small vase. On top of the case are two small ceramic cups. In front of the case, to the left is a small ceramic plate, and to the right is a wicker basket containing various objects, including a metal kettle with a handle and a long spout, and a metal ring next to the basket. The background is a plain wall. The title of the image is "Ring to lift kettle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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