Teapot and Lid
1662-1722 (made)
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Teapot and lid of porcelain. The teapot has a barrel-shaped body, loop handle and curved spout. The lid had a flat top with blue cone-shaped knob. Painted in overglaze enamels and gilt on either side of the body, between two rows of studs in relief, is an oblong panel. One contains a phoenix among peonies growing on a rock, the other two ducks among lotus-flowers and foliage. The lid is painted with conventional peonies, and sprays of other flowers decorate the handle and spout.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Teapot and lid, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722) |
| Physical description | Teapot and lid of porcelain. The teapot has a barrel-shaped body, loop handle and curved spout. The lid had a flat top with blue cone-shaped knob. Painted in overglaze enamels and gilt on either side of the body, between two rows of studs in relief, is an oblong panel. One contains a phoenix among peonies growing on a rock, the other two ducks among lotus-flowers and foliage. The lid is painted with conventional peonies, and sprays of other flowers decorate the handle and spout. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr. Andrew Burman |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Andrew Burman, accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Production | Register |
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| Accession number | C.770&A-1909 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2009 |
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