Teapot
early 20th century (made)
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Teapot with lid, part of a tea set (FE.32 to J-1980). The teapot is small, and of squat globular form with small spout and bell-shaped handle. Dense buffish earthenware, covered with a thick cream glaze with a dense and somewhat discoloured crackle. Fired on the flat base, which is unglazed.
The decoration consists of a peacock among peonies, sundry birds and geometric border painted in red, green, black, turquoise, pink and blue enamels and extensively gilded.
The decoration consists of a peacock among peonies, sundry birds and geometric border painted in red, green, black, turquoise, pink and blue enamels and extensively gilded.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with crackled cream glaze painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Teapot with lid (part of a tea set), earthenware with crackled cream glaze painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; Japan, Satsuma kilns, early 20th century |
| Physical description | Teapot with lid, part of a tea set (FE.32 to J-1980). The teapot is small, and of squat globular form with small spout and bell-shaped handle. Dense buffish earthenware, covered with a thick cream glaze with a dense and somewhat discoloured crackle. Fired on the flat base, which is unglazed. The decoration consists of a peacock among peonies, sundry birds and geometric border painted in red, green, black, turquoise, pink and blue enamels and extensively gilded. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr P.A.G. Westlake |
| Object history | The file contains a letter from Princess Isoko Shimazu stating that the pots were made in her husband's garden (i.e. domain) at Kogoshima in the Satsuma area. |
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| Accession number | FE.32&A-1980 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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