Teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teapot

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.36 a-b

Description

Oval salt-glazed stoneware teapot (a.) of squat pear-shape with lid (b.): slightly domed lid with knob finial and molded decoration of many-petalled flowers and shells; C-shaped tube handle with flattened finger holds on top and turn-up at bottom opposite straightened S-shaped spout with molded foliage on sides ending in snake's head mouth; on front and back, sides molded with pectin shell design topped with flowers on one side and mask on the other, both flanked by dragon/dolphin creatures and scrolling foliage; pitted glaze; grayish-cream color; vertical mold marks visible.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1745 - 1760

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

PM.60.36

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-7/8 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Depth

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (12.4 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)

Material

Stoneware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Lid broken across and repaired. Handle cracked across at bottom.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

1987 - Van Cortlandt appraisal book, page 127, by Masterson & O'Connell says "(lid missing)"

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Old Parlour Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Old Parlour