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Double-Sided Teapot with Tree Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White teapot with handle on top, and spout on both sides. Red, blue, and green floral design covering entire teapot. A small knob on top of the lid. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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