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

Teapot and Cover

ca. 1785 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and cover of soft-paste porcelain, globular body transfer-printed outside in underglaze blue with sprays of flowers and butterflies, and a pair of plain rings round the top. The lid, spout and handle have sprays of flowers and the knob a floral device.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Teapot and cover, soft-paste porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, ca. 1785
Physical description
Teapot and cover of soft-paste porcelain, globular body transfer-printed outside in underglaze blue with sprays of flowers and butterflies, and a pair of plain rings round the top. The lid, spout and handle have sprays of flowers and the knob a floral device.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Diameter: 8.3cm
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.548&A-1924

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Record createdMay 11, 2009
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