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Set of Ten Gourd-Shaped Vessels with Reed Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored ceramic vessels arranged in two rows on a beige fabric surface. The vessels have a rounded base and a narrower, rounded top. Ten total vessels present. Each vessel features a blue-green reed design. The background is a beige fabric surface with visible texture, resembling burlap or canvas.

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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