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

Teapot

ca. 1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and lid of soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels. Globular with reeded loop handle and domed lid with flower bud knob. Painted with large sprigs and detatched formal flowers in Japanese Kakiemon style.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels
Brief description
Teapot and lid, soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels, Worcester Porcelain Factory, ca. 1770
Physical description
Teapot and lid of soft-paste porcelain painted in enamels. Globular with reeded loop handle and domed lid with flower bud knob. Painted with large sprigs and detatched formal flowers in Japanese Kakiemon style.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Diameter: 9.5cm
Dimensions converted from imperial
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Amy E. Tomes
Collection
Accession number
C.450-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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