Teapot
Name/Title
TeapotEntry/Object ID
PM.87.19 a-bDescription
Rounded teapot with domed cover and panelled decoration in blue: body has molded arches which conform to panel decoration, approximately 1" long spout, ear-shaped handle, and delicate collar and foot rim; cover has bud-shaped finial, hole which pierces dome, and widely-overhanging lip; decoration on either side of teapot in the form of three arched panels; central panel contains flowering plant in pot which rests on table with openworked fence behind; flanked by panels each containing an Oriental woman (three out of four of women carrying a floral spray) standing in front of an openworked fence; floral spray runs above arches; flower and leaves run up back of handle, bottom of spout bears painted blades of grass; double ring runs around collar of teapot, with a single line at foot rim; leaf with veins painted on bottom of teapot; top has two flowering, willow-like branches with series of cross-hatching running near edge; finial is painted blue with blue line running around base; bottom lower edge of cover is unglazed; leaf with veins painted on bottom of teapot.Collection
Philipsburg Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1800 - 1899 Date made: r. 1800 - 1899Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
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Other Numbers
PM.87.19 A-B
PM.87.19