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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-45993

Description

Oval-shaped pearlware teapot with black transfer-print with areas of hand-painted color. Transfer-print scene of two shepards and sheep near cottage with castle in distance. Floral border around top of pot and lid with additional floral accents on handle and spout. Blue hand-painted bands around spout, pot rim and knop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
hand-painted
molding (forming)
landscapes (representations)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Inscription

"MJ135" (handwritten)
"4" (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ135
1958.112A

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1958.112AB

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