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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
Museum record:
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