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Sencha Teapot (Kyūsu) with Chinese Children Engaged in Literati Activities

Ogata Shuhei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray teapot with rounded body and two spouts. One long curved spout on right; one short curved on left. A knob on top. Scenes of children reading, playing instruments and wrestling. The children wear kimonos. The teapot has a dark base. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Stoneware with polychrome overglazes (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 518 px
Public Domain
Yes
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