Teapot

ca. 1865 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and lid with twisted handle, earthenware, with cream-coloured, crackle glaze.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, glazed
Brief description
Teapot and lid, earthenware with crackled cream glaze; Japan, Satsuma, Edo period, ca. 1865
Physical description
Teapot and lid with twisted handle, earthenware, with cream-coloured, crackle glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.7cm
  • Base diameter: 6.4cm
  • Width with handle width: 19.5cm
  • Depth: 11.0cm
Styles
Object history
Purchased from the Paris Exhibition, 1867 (Satsuma Government), accessioned in 1869. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Purchased from the Paris 1867 Exhibition.;;
Collection
Accession number
827&LID-1869

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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