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tea pot
Wanli1573-1619
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States
Blue blackish underglaze design of creatures of the four directions flying amidst flames. The spout and handle typical of the period. The soft, almost matt glaze, is greenish white with characteristic 'eggshell' or orangel peel texture.
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Details
- Title: tea pot
- Creator: Wanli
- Date Created: 1573-1619
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium / Support: porcelain with cobalt underglaze
- External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
- Dimensions: 5-7/8 x 5 (diam.) in.
- Department: Asian Art
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Sylvia Orrell in memory of Col. and Mrs. F.J. Keelty
- Creation Period: Wanli
- Creation Dynasty: Ming
- Accession Number: 75.79A-B
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