Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
Gratefully built with ACNLPatternTool
Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.
This artwork is meant to be viewed from right to left. Scroll left to view more.
Use your arrow keys to navigate the tabs below, and your tab key to choose an item
Title: Teapot in Melon Shape with Peonies
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: ca. 1700
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
Dimensions: H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection, Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 2000
Accession Number: 2002.447.65a, b
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.