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Sake Ewer with Decoration of Chrysanthemums on a Stream Bank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown teapot with gold handle and floral designs, featuring chrysanthemums on a stream bank. The teapot has a rounded body with a short spout on the left side and a curved handle on the top. The lid is closed with a small knob on top. The exterior of the teapot features a design with gold flowers, leaves, and stems on a brown background. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Gold and silver maki-e lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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