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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray teapot with a textured surface resembling crocodile skin. Two handles, one on each side; left handle circular and flat on top with several small holes; right handle rounded. A small animal figure on the lid. The lid has a small loop on top. The body of the teapot is short and wide. The background is plain and light-colored. The artist is unknown but the title is "Teapot".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Unglazed ware, glazed inside
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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