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Ewer with archaistic vessels

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot is white with blue designs. The teapot has a round body and a curved spout on the left side. A handle is on the right side. The lid is white with a small blue knob on top. The lid has a metal band around the edge. A small metal lever extends from the right side of the lid to the handle. The teapot has a blue and white design depicting various ancient vessels. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), metal mounts
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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