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Coal container

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown ceramic container with a lid; rounded body on a short, faceted foot; small handles on either side; inlaid design of cranes in gold and silver; a small finial on top of lid; sitting on an openwork stand.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood, metal, mother-of-pearl, lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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