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Sencha Teapot (Kyūsu) with Literati

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot with a rounded body, short spout and handle. The teapot is white with red and gold designs. The body has a continuous scene around it depicting people in traditional dress and a rectangular object with writing on it. The handle and spout have a white curving design on a red background. The lid has a gold knob, and the edges of the lid and body have red and gold bands.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with red overglaze and gold decoration (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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