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Teapot 1991-118
Teapot
Teapot 1991-118

Teapot

Dateca. 1760
MediumStoneware, unglazed, red with brown clay
DimensionsOH:5"OW:9 1/4" DIAM(BASE):4 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1991-118,A&B
DescriptionUnglazed stoneware teapot. The body of the teapot was thrown of brown stoneware, with a buff colored slip applied to the cylindrical sides and the center of the t op. Mold applied dragons of the (body) brown decorate each side, and there is a brown mold applied rococo border of rosettes and vine-like motifs around the top and bottom of the sides. Molded bamboo handle, and conical spout with bamboo-like band. Floral sprig of brown clay applied to top, flowing from crabstock finial.
MarkingsPseudo-Chinese character impressed on base.
ProvenanceThe Monty Kanter Collection, Chicago.
Exhibition(s)
DS2005-0395
ca. 2004
C.5326, Teapot
ca. 1760
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ca. 1725
2023-42,a&b, Teapot
ca. 1800
1984.900.1, Jug
1825-1829
KC67-509
1750-1765
KC1979-39
ca. 1750
Record photo
ca. 1979
Teapot 1958-304
ca. 1695