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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ten small, tan-colored ceramic vessels shaped like gourds, each featuring a bulbous base and a narrower, rounded top. The vessels display a design with blue-green leaves and some have black accents. They are arranged in two rows on a beige fabric surface. The background is a beige fabric with a visible weave pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Stoneware with overglaze enamels and gold (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 375 px
Public Domain
Yes
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