Teapot in Melon Shape with Peonies

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
Museum record:: View original