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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Teapot by Bernard Leach is a ceramic teapot with a lid and a handle on the left side, featuring a spout on the right side. The teapot has a cylindrical body with a rounded lid that has a small knob on top. The body of the teapot is decorated with black designs on a white background, including two large flowers surrounded by swirling lines and dots. The handle and spout are also decorated with swirling lines. The surface of the teapot appears cracked and worn, with darker spots and discoloration throughout. The teapot sits on a plain surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a pitted glaze and design in enamels (Kiyomizu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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