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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ten small, tan-colored ceramic vessels arranged in two rows on a beige fabric surface. The vessels are gourd-shaped with a narrow top portion and a wider bottom portion. Each vessel has a small opening at the top. The vessels have a glossy finish and feature a design of blue and black leaves or feathers. The background is a beige fabric with a visible weave pattern. The vessels are by the artist titled "Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Stoneware with overglaze enamels and gold (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 375 px
Museum record:
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