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Water Pot for Desk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a teapot titled "Water Pot for Desk" by an unidentified artist. The teapot has a bulbous body with a short spout on the left side and a circular handle on the right side. The teapot features a small, round knob on top of the lid. The body and lid of the teapot have a predominantly white base color with black floral patterned designs. The teapot sits on a flat surface against a plain background that gradually darkens towards the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1830
Medium:
Porcelain decorated with underglaze blue (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 460 px
Museum record:
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