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Teapot

ca. 1875 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wedgwood’s ‘Satsuma’ shape was introduced in 1865,
inspired by Japanese lacquer and metalwork shapes. The
flat-sided design of this teaware range suited it to different
styles of decoration, both at Etruria and by outside artists.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Queen's ware with hand painted design
Brief description
Teapot, Queen's ware, 'Satsuma shape' with printed and painted decoration, Josiah Wedgwood and sons, Etruria, ca.1875
Physical description
Teapot and cover, cream-coloured earthenware with hadn painted design of a cockerel
Dimensions
  • Height: 100mm
  • Width: 125mm
  • Depth: 61mm
Marks and inscriptions
WEDGWOOD / V' (Impressed), 'C1165' (In red)
Credit line
V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal.
Summary
Wedgwood’s ‘Satsuma’ shape was introduced in 1865,
inspired by Japanese lacquer and metalwork shapes. The
flat-sided design of this teaware range suited it to different
styles of decoration, both at Etruria and by outside artists.
Associated objects
Other number
10266 - Wedgwood Museum Accession number
Collection
Accession number
WE.9373:1&2-2014

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Record createdMarch 2, 2023
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