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Teapot in the Shape of a Plum Blossom

Shi Dabin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot in the Shape of a Plum Blossom by Shi Dabin. Brown teapot with small tan speckles; rounded body; short curved spout on left; C-shaped handle on right; domed lid with small knob on top; body resembles a plum blossom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware (Yixing ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 446 px
Public Domain
Yes
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