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Winepot with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Winepot with Cover by Delft is a white teapot with a black design. The teapot has a spout on the left and a handle on the right. The body of the teapot is rounded with a slightly wavy base. A floral design covers the body, featuring leaves and flowers in various stages of bloom. The lid is round with a small finial on top and a decorative border around the edge. The handle is arched and decorated with stripes and geometric shapes. The background is a plain gray color with a shadow cast by the teapot.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in enamels on the biscuit (famille juane)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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