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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-54787

Description

Porcelain footed teapot with a lobed body. Rococo handle and spout. Bell shaped cover with a pointed finial. Pink lustre floral design with superimposed paint on the cover and body. Lustre accents on finial, spout, handle and rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
porcelain
luster (optical property)
hand-painted
overglazing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 x 10 1/2 x 7 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Harriet Buckingham

Accession Number

1948.4AB

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