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Water jug

Tō Kai Ko

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored water jug by Tō Kai Ko. The jug has a wide body with a narrow top. The jug appears to be made of ceramic or clay. The surface is dark gray with a shiny appearance on the upper portion and near the top. There are long, irregular drips on the front. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
516 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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