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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by artist. Rounded body with short curved spout on left and curved handle on right. Decorated with a black and white design featuring a house with a gabled roof and symmetrical windows centered on the teapot's body; a large tree on either side of the house and an animal on the right, possibly a dog or deer; and a floral pattern on the left. The lid features a decorative knob. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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