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Teapot with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot with Cover by an unknown artist. Teapot has a large handle that stands upright. Teapot body and lid are decorated with white background and ornate black designs including curvy lines and a butterfly. The spout of the teapot features a design with rounded knobs. An image on the teapot body depicts a woman tending to a child under a tent-like object. The teapot sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The teapot has a knob on the lid. The teapot has a distinctive ornate design throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
405 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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