Teapot

Dateca. 1770

Maker Worcester Porcelain Manufactory

MediumPorcelain, Soft-paste

DimensionsDIA: 4 1/4in. (10.8cm); W (handle to spout): 6 3/4in. (17.1cm); H (with lid): 5 3/8in. (13.7cm); H (without lid): 4in.

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. John A. Williams.

Object number1986-225,1A&B

DescriptionSoft-paste porcelain, globular form teapot with cylindrical neck and footring. It has a plain loop handle and spout. The teapot is decorated in underglaze blue with the transfer-printed, "Three Flower" pattern. There are butterflies on either side of the floral sprays. There is floral decoration on the top and underside of the spout. The slightly domed lid is decorated with a floral spray. There is a line of underglaze blue on the rim of the lid. The knop is a molded flower form.
InscribedNo
MarkingsUnderglaze blue cresent moon on reverse.
ProvenanceEx. Coll: Mr. & Mrs. John A. Williams