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Ornament in the Form of a Tortoise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ornament in the Form of a Tortoise by unknown artist. The image shows a small, white, ceramic or stone object. The object is shaped like a tortoise with a domed top and a short tail. The top has raised circular patterning. A number is written on the side in black paint or ink, upside down and reversed. The number appears to read "63 E. 312." The object sits on a flat surface with a dark background. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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