Teapot
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Teapot

TitleTeapot
ArtistJohn Astbury
Dateca. 1750 18th century
MediumLead-glazed earthenware
ClassificationCeramics-Pottery
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Russell S. Carter, 1945
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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