Decorative Teapot

Object/Artifact

New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Decorative Teapot

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.164

Description

A small, fabric teapot. The body of the teapot features an ocean landscape with islands, trees, and buildings. The spout of the teapot is tan and made out of cardboard. The lid, which is secured to the pot, is also brown/tan and made out of cardboard, and features a dark blue geometric pattern around the edge. There are two bright pink fabric loops on the teapot, one on the front and one on the back, through which a light brown handle is threaded.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Teapot

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel, Drink Serving

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Decoration

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Decorative Furnishings

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Temporary Number

Other Number

NN 2018.74

Dimensions

Height

2-3/8 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements do not include handle.

Material

Fabric, Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good