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Pot with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Pot with Cover by an unknown artist; it is a dark-colored metal pot with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left. The pot has a rounded lid on top. There is an ornate band around the top with a zigzag pattern at the top and a row of triangular shapes below. The body of the pot is cylindrical and slightly tapered. The handle is curved and attached to the pot with three small metal balls. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
469 × 624 px
Museum record:
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