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Lobed Teapot with Floral Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White teapot with black floral design and black handle. Teapot body bulbous with indented vertical lines around circumference. Spout metal with lip at end. Lid knob is white. Decorative metal chain runs from lid to spout. Handle curved and smooth. Floral design on body in a band around middle. Bird image on body. Decorative scalloped band between body and lid. Floral design on lid. Background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Ko Imari type); European replacement spout and handle
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 456 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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