Artwork preview

Water Dropper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic object titled "Water Dropper" by an unknown artist. The object is a small, dark gray teapot or jug with a shiny glaze. The teapot has a rounded body with a short spout on the right side and a handle on the left side. The top of the teapot is open with several holes. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
White porcelain covered with a coarse blue glaze over relief
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 510 px
Museum record:
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