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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by artist Peter Voulkos, depicts a teapot made of dark-colored ceramic with a rough textural surface. The teapot has a rounded body and a short, curved spout. A lid with a small knob on top. A relief sculpture on the side depicts a hairy spider with bulging eyes, curled around the body. The background fades from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Pottery with thin glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 445 px
Museum record:
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