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Teapot

early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot (Chinese style) made of porcelain with enamelled decoration (Bencharong ware). Decorated with female celestial figures and auspicious wheel symbols. Brass fittings.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Lid
  • Teapot
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, glazed and enamelled, brass
Brief description
Teapot made of porcelain with enamelled decoration (Bencharong ware), China, early 20th century
Physical description
Teapot (Chinese style) made of porcelain with enamelled decoration (Bencharong ware). Decorated with female celestial figures and auspicious wheel symbols. Brass fittings.
Dimensions
  • Overall height: 21cm
  • Width: 17cm
  • Base of teapot diameter: 12.5cm
  • Lid diameter: 9cm
Credit line
Gift from Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
Production
Made in China for the Thai market
Collection
Accession number
IS.36:1, 2-2005

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Record createdAugust 23, 2005
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