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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ten small ceramic gourd-shaped vessels arranged in two rows. The vessels have cream-colored bodies with blue and black designs resembling leaves or feathers. Each vessel has a rounded base and a narrower top that appears to have a small opening. The background is a light-colored fabric surface with a visible weave pattern. The vessels are by artist 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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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