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Ishizara with Horse and “Horse-Eye” Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic bowl titled "Ishizara with Horse and “Horse-Eye” Pattern" by an unidentified artist. The bowl has a wide, shallow shape with a rounded rim and a flat base. The bowl's interior features a light brown color with darker brown accents. The interior surface of the bowl has a design consisting of swirling patterns around the edges, resembling eyes. In the center of the bowl, there is a line drawing of a horse facing left; its head is lowered. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Stoneware with iron brown under transparent glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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