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Ki-zeto-yaki, by Unknown, paint, 1877

Ki-zeto-yaki

Unknown

1877

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Ki-zeto-yaki is a 1877 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bowl with a leaf in it. The bowl is light brown and has a few darker spots on it. The leaf is also light brown and has some darker spots on it too. The bowl seems to be made of a special kind of pottery called Ki-zeto-yaki. It's a type of Japanese pottery that's known for its simple, natural look. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

This ceramic piece, titled Ki-zeto-yaki, was made in 1877 by an unknown artist. It was purchased from Miss Mary Dresser in 1905 and previously belonged to Christopher Dresser. The object is part of a larger acquisition recorded in the Register of Drawings.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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