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Water Dropper in the Form of the Goddess of Music, Benten with Her Lute19th century

Not on view
Small white porcelain figure of a seated, robed person with cobalt blue painted head covering, holding a round object, glossy glaze
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Water Dropper in the Form of the Goddess of Music, Benten with Her Lute
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Hirado Mikawachi ware; porcelain with blue underglaze
Dimensions
2 5/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/8 in. (5.9 x 3 x 3.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Allan and Maxine Kurtzman
Accession Number
M.2000.173.8
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Japanese Art