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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by artist. White teapot with black illustrations. The teapot has a curved spout on the left, a rounded body, and a handle on the right. The lid is domed with a small finial on top. The body of the teapot features two people in old-fashioned clothing. One person is standing and holding a fan; the other is seated. The background of the illustration includes trees and a building. The lid has a decorative border around the edge. The teapot sits on a plain white surface. The background behind the teapot is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1730–70
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 464 px
Public Domain
Yes
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