... decorative arts that he decided to embark upon a special trip all the way to Japan in 1877. The adjacent teapot was designed shortly after his return to England . Its simple geometric form and bar-shaped ebony style wooden handle shows the impact the visit had on his designs. Another source of influence was Chinese 18th century metal and ceramic teapots, some ... ...

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