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Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi) with Geometric Patterns

Ogata Ihachi (Kyoto Kenzan II)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic jar with lid, predominantly dark blue and brown color with white accents. Geometric patterns include crisscross and lattice designs. Jar body divided into sections with varying patterns. Lid is dark with a small handle. Jar sits on a flat surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 18th century
Medium
Stoneware with polychrome enamels under transparent glaze (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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