Melon-Shaped Teapot with Blossoming Plum Trees

Japan, Mounts and decoration: Netherlands

1680-1700

  • Titles Melon-Shaped Teapot with Blossoming Plum Trees (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium porcelain and gilt bronze
  • Dimensions 4 1/8 × 6 × 3 1/2 in. (10.5 × 15.2 × 8.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen, 1980.384
  • Work Type teapot
  • Classification Containers

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