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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-39196

Description

Small, round teapot with cover. Ear-shaped handle and scrolled and ball finial. Underglaze blue chain border with small sprigs on body. Starburst on finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
pearlware
underglazing
foliation (pattern)
stars
TEAPOT

Inscription

Sticker on bottom: ""Eleazer Merry(?) Horner""

Additional Identification Number

1937.750AB

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1937.1380AB

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