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Water Pot with Chinese Figures in a Landscape Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Water Pot with Chinese Figures in a Landscape Design" by an unknown artist is a teapot. The teapot is white with black designs. It has a rounded body and a short, curved spout on the right side. The handle is on the left side, curved and attached near the top and bottom. The lid is small and rounded with a knob on top. The design features a landscape scene with Chinese figures. The background of the image is gray, and the teapot casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 577 px
Public Domain
Yes
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