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Wine Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot "Wine Pot" by the artist is a white ceramic piece with a distinctive ring-shaped body. The teapot features a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. A small lid is visible at the top. The body of the teapot is adorned with a floral pattern in shades of pink, orange, yellow, green, and purple. A red bow is tied around the top of the teapot. The base of the teapot has a decorative border in shades of orange, blue, and green. The teapot sits on a gray surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
Clay covered with a finely crackled, transparent glaze; decorated in colored enamels and gold (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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