Alcove ornament
| Title | Alcove ornament |
|---|---|
| Date | 1750 18th century |
| Medium | Faience decorated in enamels and glaze (Awata ware) |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Origin | Japan Japan |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Alcove ornament” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1750. It is executed in faience decorated in enamels and glaze (awata ware) and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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