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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teapot

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

Teapot with cover of red earthenware; the handle modelled as a human figure, the neck as a man's head, the spout as the head of a dragon, with applique decoration in white clay, partly painted with green glaze.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, modelled, glazed, with applied relief and painted decoration
Brief description
Teapot, made by Edward Bingham at Castle Hedingham Pottery, Essex, late 19th century
Physical description
Teapot with cover of red earthenware; the handle modelled as a human figure, the neck as a man's head, the spout as the head of a dragon, with applique decoration in white clay, partly painted with green glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.2cm
  • Width: 24.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • EB monogram (Maker's mark impressed on side)
  • Castle (Maker's mark impressed on side)
Gallery label
Teapot Edward Bingham, made by Castle Hedingham Pottery, Castle Hedingham Pottery, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, Circ.131&A-1952(23/05/2008)
Production
Made by Edward Bingham at Castle Hedingham Pottery.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victorian and Edwardian Decorative Arts, London : H.M.S.O., 1952
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.131&A-1952

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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