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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1810

GUSN

GUSN-44810

Description

Globular w/ lobed body (3/4 way down); scrolled spout; ear-shaped handle; raised serpentine collar; reeded cover and ball knob; delicately painted purple wavy swag and green and pink rose sprig border; larger sprays on body and small sprigs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
painting (coating)
pearlware
tin (metal)
floral patterns
rose (genus)
foliation (pattern)
swags
Earthenware
Pearlware
Tin Glazed
Painted
Swag
Rose
Spray
Sprig
TEAPOT

Additional Identification Number

MJ203

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.125 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.156

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