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Wine pot with figures in a landscape

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a teapot with a rectangular body, rounded edges and short cylindrical feet. The teapot has a curved spout on the right side. The handle is tall and arched. The teapot's body and lid are decorated with a colorful design featuring figures in a landscape. The design includes trees, people, and other elements. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The teapot's title is "Wine pot with figures in a landscape", by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gold lacquer over pewter, inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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