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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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