Blue transfer printed earthenware teapot. Floral motif surrounds the rim and cover. Landscape scene featuring pagodas, bridges, and willow trees adorns the body. Superimposed gold gilding in a Greek key pattern surrounds the body and cover. Gold gilding accents finial, handle, and spout.
teapots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot
Printed on bottom of both: ""SPODE""
Spode, Josiah (Maker)
Stoke, England, Staffordshire
6 x 10 1/2 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge
1950.306AB
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