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Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 138, The Harry and Carol Djanogly Gallery

Teapot and Cover

ca. 1775 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and cover of cream-coloured lead-glaze earthenware painted with purple enamel. Beaded edges and painted with roses and other flower sprays.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware painted with purple enamel and moulded
Brief description
Teapot and cover of cream-coloured lead-glaze earthenware painted with purple enamel, probably made in Yorkshire, ca. 1775.
Physical description
Teapot and cover of cream-coloured lead-glaze earthenware painted with purple enamel. Beaded edges and painted with roses and other flower sprays.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.4cm
  • Diameter: 11.1cm
Gallery label
Teapot Made in Leeds, or Staffordshire, about 1780 Lead-glazed earthenware C.72&A-1940 Arthur Hurst Bequest(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.72&A-1940

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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