Hexagonal Mouth Jar with Pomegranate, Peony and Bird Motifs

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), 18th century

  • Titles Hexagonal Mouth Jar with Pomegranate, Peony and Bird Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ceramic
  • Dimensions 19 x 15 in. Diam. (48.3 x 38.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stephens, 1980.443
  • Work Type jar
  • Classification Containers

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