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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
Museum record:
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