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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
Museum record:
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