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  • Museum Accession No.: EA1968.109
  • Object type: Jar
  • Kiln/Location: Hirado
  • Historical Period/Date: Edo, 19th century
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Dimensions: D. 19.8cm
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  • Description: Covered jar, underglaze blue decoration of mountains and clouds. Lion mask handles, domed lid with hare finial. Hirado ware.
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