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Teapot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by William Moorcroft. Brown teapot with green leaves and two yellow flowers. The handle is wrapped in tan cord. The teapot has a spout on left side. The bottom of the teapot has three small feet. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Pottery decorated with polychrome enamels; straw handle (Meppotani ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 558 px
Public Domain
Yes
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