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Sencha Teapot (Kyūsu) with Jewel-Chasing Dragons

Aoki Mokubei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ovoid teapot with short curved spout on left and long straight spout on right, made of ceramic or stoneware with celadon glaze, featuring relief carvings of two dragons chasing a jewel on body, and a small finial on top of the lid; the lid is perforated with a scrolling vegetal pattern; base is unglazed.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with molded patterns and celadon glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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