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Winepot with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot has a rounded body with a short, curved spout on the left side and a handle on the right side. The handle is curved with a leaf-like design on top. The teapot has a domed lid with a small finial on top. The body and lid are decorated with a patchwork design featuring various floral patterns and leaf designs in a darker color on a lighter background. The teapot sits on a flat surface against a dark background. A decorative band encircles the base of the lid. The overall shape resembles a winepot.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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