Caption

Teapot tetsubin with lid, gift, repossession Krakow, decorated with lotuses and butterflies, Japanese art, Meiji 1868–1912, tetsubin, 19th/20th century Meiji Period, Japan, vessel; height 20.0 cm, diameter 18.0 cm, An ornate metal teapot with a rounded body and a curved spout sits centered against a neutral gray background; the pot has a flared, undulating skirt-like base and a domed lid topped by a slender, slightly curved handle that rises above it. The surface shows a mix of dark brown and aged bronze tones with areas of golden highlights and subtle greenish patina, and the metal displays textured, flowing decorative patterns. The object rests on a reflective surface that mirrors its shape and colors, creating a soft reflection directly beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A29_170

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.7Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Teapot tetsubin lid gift repossession Krakow decorated lotuses butterflies Japanese art Meiji 1868–1912 tetsubin 19th 20th century Meiji Period Japan vessel height 20.0 cm diameter 18.0 cm ornate metal teapot rounded body curved spout sits centered neutral gray background pot flared undulating skirt- base domed topped slender slightly curved handle rises surface mix dark brown aged bronze tones areas golden highlights subtle greenish patina metal displays textured flowing decorative patterns object rests reflective surface mirrors shape colors creating soft reflection directly beneath .