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Teapot in Melon Shape with Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot in Melon Shape with Peonies by Unknown. A white teapot shaped like a melon. Red, blue, green, and yellow designs are on the handle, spout, and body. Blue and white peony designs are on the body. A small red and white knob is on top of the lid. The background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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