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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ten small, gourd-shaped ceramic vessels with a narrow neck and bulbous body are arranged in two rows on a fabric surface. The vessels are tan with a glossy finish. They have a design of blue leaves on the lower half. The tops of the vessels have small openings. The background is a light-colored fabric with a woven texture.

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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