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Water Pot for Desk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a teapot on a desk. The teapot has a rounded body and a short spout on the left. A rounded handle is on the right. The lid on top has a small ball finial. The teapot, handle, and lid are white. The teapot's body features a dark floral design. The background is a plain surface with a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
Porcelain decorated with underglaze blue (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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