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Covered pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two identical white porcelain covered pots with handles on both sides. Each pot has a lid with a decorative finial on top resembling an animal. The bodies of the pots feature a design in black glaze including leaves, flowers, and trees on a white background. The pots have two handles on either side. The image is in black and white. The background is a plain wall. The pots are placed on a surface. The artist is unknown. The title is "Covered pot".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Decoration of blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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