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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ten small, gourd-shaped ceramic vessels arranged in two rows on a beige fabric surface. The vessels are tan with a glossy finish. Each vessel has a bulbous bottom and a narrower top that appears to have a small opening. The vessels have a blue-green reed design painted on them. The design consists of a cluster of vertical lines that resemble reeds. The background is a beige fabric with a visible weave pattern. The vessels cast shadows to the side, indicating they are lit from the front or side.

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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