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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Teapot and Cover

ca. 1775-ca. 1780 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot and cover, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze red enamel and gilt with Chinese lake scenes and fishermen. Diaper border round the shoulder and lid.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze enamel and gilt
Brief description
Teapot and cover, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze red enamel and gilt, made by Lowestoft porcelain factory, England, ca. 1775-1780
Physical description
Teapot and cover, soft-paste porcelain, painted in underglaze blue, overglaze red enamel and gilt with Chinese lake scenes and fishermen. Diaper border round the shoulder and lid.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19.7cm
  • Diameter: 14.9cm
Style
Credit line
Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq.
Production
Date given by John Howell 1981
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.264&A-1924

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Record createdApril 22, 2009
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