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Teapot

Date

1760-1780

GUSN

GUSN-307130

Description

Small, round porcelain teapot (a) with lid (b). Pot has faceted spout and handle. Lid has small lion or foo dog knop. Pot and lid are hand-painted with multi-colored floral sprigs and sprays and a narrow gold and red border around the pot and lid rims. Knop and spout have traces of metallic gold glaze.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
porcelain
hand-painted
overglazing
molding (forming)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Inscription

"L-J" (two stickers)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

5 x 8 (HxW), 4 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Arthur Johnson

Accession Number

1947.801AB

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