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Water pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Water pot by Leach, Bernard is cylindrical with a wide mouth and a flat lid that has a small metal loop handle on top. The body is dark brown with visible signs of wear and patches of lighter brown around the rim and sides. The surface is rough and uneven with visible texture. The background is grey. The pot is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Bizen pottery; lacquer cover
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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