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Ewer for Hot Water (Yutō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown teapot with wooden handle and lid, featuring a reddish-brown wood grain pattern on its body. The teapot has a short curved spout on the left side. The lid is brown with an orange rim and small knob on top. A brown metal handle is attached to the top. The teapot has a dark brown base and sits on three small feet. The background is gray. "Ewer for Hot Water (Yutō)" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware) and exposed zelkova (keyaki) wood with transparent lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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