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Urn-shaped porcelain teapot (a)with dome lid (b), ball finial, and scrolled spout and handle. Enamel decoration of scrolled medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds and flowers and 2) people engaged in activities. Medallions surrounded by tendrils, flowers, and butterflies on gold ground.
teapots
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
medallions (ornament areas)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Teapot
Unknown
China
10 x 10 1/2 x 7 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.45AB
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