Teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.185 a-b

Description

Teapot with round body with low rim and foot: straight spout pointing upward and C-curved handle; matching domed cover with finial and slight flare to lip above flange; all-over underglaze painting in blue over white of flowers and leaves within sections and ranceau borders.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1735

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

VC.58.185

VC.58.185 A-B

VC.58.185a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With cover/Top diameter

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

6-3/4 in

Diameter

2-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (11.4 x 17.1 x 6 cm)

Dimension Description

Without cover

Height

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Material

Porcelain (hard-paste)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Teapot has long crack which winds around body. Cover perfect.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

VC.95.7 a-b - Teapot - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Van Cortlandt family possession

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Dining Room