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Teapot with cover

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-36546

Description

Gold band borders, cipher "MD" in feathered oval. Teapot: drum-shaped with straight, stepped spout with gold band on mouth; ribbed, twisted handles with leafy terminals with gold highlights and gold leafage in spine; berry finial with gold highlights.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
covers (closures)
painting (coating)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Porcelain
Underglazed
Painted
Chinese Export
TEAPOT

Additional Identification Number

1934.370A,B

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

6 (H), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1934.370AB

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