Teapot
mid 18th century (made), ca. 1750 (decorated)
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Spherical teapot with short straight spout and plain loop handle of circular section; low footrim and with a low collar to take the cover (missing). Painted on one side with a large spray of flowers and leaves; the main flower being a tulip surrounded by three insects and a sprig consisting of a rose with leaves; on the reverse, a spray composed of two addorsed roses, a small tulip, surrounded by four insects and a small rose-sprig. The outlining is executed in a bright mauvish-pink.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamel colours |
| Brief description | Teapot, porcelain decorated with a tulip surrounded by three insects, Chinese, mid 18th century; overdecorated in London about 1750 |
| Physical description | Spherical teapot with short straight spout and plain loop handle of circular section; low footrim and with a low collar to take the cover (missing). Painted on one side with a large spray of flowers and leaves; the main flower being a tulip surrounded by three insects and a sprig consisting of a rose with leaves; on the reverse, a spray composed of two addorsed roses, a small tulip, surrounded by four insects and a small rose-sprig. The outlining is executed in a bright mauvish-pink. |
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| Credit line | Given by R. J. Charleston |
| Historical context | The painting is probably by the same artist as decorated 'Girl on a swing' porcelain. |
| Production | Overdecorated in London. |
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| Accession number | C.46-1975 |
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| Record created | March 26, 2003 |
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