Teapot
1976 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
This teapot, simple in design, is inspired by Chinese wares. William Mehornay is known for his use of fine porcelain and although much of his work features brilliant coloured glazes, this teapot employs a transparent glaze which enhances the white of the porcelain body.
Mehornay, an American, set up a pottery in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey in 1975 having worked previously at Fen Ditton near Cambridge
Mehornay, an American, set up a pottery in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey in 1975 having worked previously at Fen Ditton near Cambridge
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, thrown, transparent glaze |
| Brief description | Teapot, porcelain with transparent glaze and bamboo handle, William Mehornay, 1976 |
| Physical description | Teapot, porcelain with transparent glaze and bamboo handle. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'WNM' in monogram, impressed (to base) |
| Credit line | Given by R. J. Charleston |
| Object history | Acquisition details: given by R.J. Charleston, Esq. |
| Production | Pottery: Warple Way Pottery, London |
| Summary | This teapot, simple in design, is inspired by Chinese wares. William Mehornay is known for his use of fine porcelain and although much of his work features brilliant coloured glazes, this teapot employs a transparent glaze which enhances the white of the porcelain body. Mehornay, an American, set up a pottery in Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey in 1975 having worked previously at Fen Ditton near Cambridge |
| Bibliographic reference | Watson, Oliver. British Studio Pottery : the Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, Oxford : Phaidon, Christie's, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1990 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.9&A-1979 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2000 |
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