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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-15633

Description

White creamware teapot. Shanked body, cover, and spout. Blue rings around the body, mouth, and the base of the finial. Painted floral and garland chains adorn the body and cover. Finial is decorated with a blue floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
creamware
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Inscription

Painted on bottom: ""451""

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 1/8 x 5 1/4 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of John B. Morris Jr.

Accession Number

1939.300AB

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