Kettle (on Brazier)
Artist
Japanese
Date19th century
Mediumbronze with design in gold and silver
Dimensions21 cm (8 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1954.131.1
DescriptionPlain ground with cherry blossom design in gold and silver. In three parts: kettle (with cover) has two very small loop handles with twisted wire ring loops. [William Thrasher and Makoto Yabe thought this was much too small for real use and is probably a child's toy.]ProvenanceEstate of Wilder D. Bancroft, Ithaca, new York
On View
Not on view
Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
