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Wine pot with cover

Kitei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a teapot with a large handle and spout. The teapot has a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a lid with a small decorative finial. The body of the teapot features an intricate design with many people. The handle is large and rectangular with rounded edges. The spout is long and curved. The lid has a small decorative finial on top. A small white label on the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART". Teapot titled "Wine pot with cover" by Kitei.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
502 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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