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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a teapot. Round body. Short spout on left. Long, thin spout on right. Small knob on top of lid. Decorated with a design of a person in the center circle. The circle surrounded by dots and geometric patterns. Rest of teapot covered in curvy lines and animal designs. Small ruler in front. Light background. Title: Teapot. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1870
Medium
Faience decorated in the Delft style, in rich blue (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 566 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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