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Kettle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown teapot titled "Kettle" by an unknown artist. The teapot has a rounded body with a wide base. The teapot is made of dark brown metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a hammered texture. The handle is curved and attached to the lid and body of the teapot. The lid features an engraved design. A spout is on the right side. The body of the teapot has an engraved design of a dragon. The background is plain white with a shadow cast by the teapot.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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