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Teapot

Gottfried Aust

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by Gottfried Aust: brown teapot with white flowers and green accents. The teapot has a bulbous body, a short neck, and a small handle on one side. The spout is long and narrow, extending from the right side of the teapot. The lid is domed with a small knob on top. The teapot is primarily reddish-brown with white floral designs and green accents.

Artwork Details

Date
1756–71
Medium
Earthenware with slip decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 491 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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