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Teapot

Shuhei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by Shuhei. Bulbous teapot with two spouts, one on left side, one on right side. Top half decorated with a scene; bottom half plain white. The scene on top half features people and foliage. Lid on top with a raised knob. A line of ovals near the top edge. The entire image is black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Clay covered with a partly crackled glaze and decorated with enamels on a gold ground (Kyoto ware, Satsuma style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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