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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
Museum record:
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