Blue and white: scalloped foot; double tongue band (bianco-sopra-bianco) around base of lobed body; blue diaper band around body contains bianco-sopra-bianco butterflies and vines; "sunburst" band around neck of body; blue button finial; replaced brass handle; tin spout with scalloped terminal.
teapots
covers (closures)
brass (alloy)
porcelain
silver (metal)
underglazing
Chinese export
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot
1920.127A,B
Unknown
China
5 1/2 (H) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. L. P. Dean
1920.127AB
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