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Wine Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a teapot. The teapot is round and white with a black handle. The spout is on the right side. The lid has a small knob on top. There is a design on the lid that includes concentric circles. The body of the teapot has a design featuring monkeys. The background is gray. The teapot appears to be titled "Wine Bottle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 509 px
Public Domain
Yes
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