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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 136, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teapot

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot, flattened drum shape with moulded lotus design, inscription on cover and Qianlong mark.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Red stoneware with moulded decoration
Brief description
Teapot with Qianlong mark, Yixing ware, China, probably 19th century
Physical description
Teapot, flattened drum shape with moulded lotus design, inscription on cover and Qianlong mark.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Qianlong mark on base
Bibliographic reference
Rose Kerr, Yixing Wares in the V&A, Orientations Oct 1983.
Collection
Accession number
FE.158-1975

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Record createdAugust 23, 2005
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