Artwork preview

Water Pot

Ogata Kenzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Water Pot by Ogata Kenzan. A ceramic pot with a small handle on the left side. The pot is primarily white with brown and blue designs. The pot has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The base is circular and flat. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from light to dark. The pot casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with white and black glazes and decorated on the white parts under the glaze (Kenzan style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette