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Teapot

Aoki Mokubei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot is dark-colored, likely ceramic or metal. It is round with a lid and a spout. The lid has a short knob on top. The handle is long and cylindrical, extending to the right. The surface features intricate carvings of various designs, including foliage and geometric patterns. The overall shape resembles a rounded sphere with the spout protruding from the side. The background of the image is light gray. A small ruler or measuring device is partially visible along the bottom edge. The title of the teapot is "Teapot" and the artist is Aoki Mokubei.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Faience decorated with design in relief and glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 613 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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