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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-16088

Description

Purple transfer-printed earthenware teapot with four feet. Rococo handle. Floral molded finial. Pink lustre accents on handle, spout, and finial. Exterior lustre bands. Transfer-printed nature scene adorns body and cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
luster (optical property)
earthenware
transfer printing
overglazing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.162AB

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