“Bucket” (1840) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bucket

Bucket

TitleBucket
Date1840 19th century
MediumPorcelain decorated in blue (Koto ware)
ClassificationCeramics
OriginJapan Japan
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

Subjects: Ornithological plates

About this artwork

“Bucket” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1840. It is executed in porcelain decorated in blue (koto ware) and classified as ceramics. In this archive it sits within the ornithological plates tradition. 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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Updated 2026-09-05