Teapot
ca. 1850-1875 (made)
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This double-chambered teapot in the form of two scrolls tied with ribbon is a most imaginative design. The characters 'Youchun' appear on a small decorative panel stamped on the inside of the lid. However, we do not know whether the name belongs to the owner or the potter.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Hand moulded stoneware |
| Brief description | Cer, China, YIXING ware Cer, China, YIXING ware |
| Physical description | This double-chambered teapot of reddish brown clay in the form of two scrolls tied with ribbon is a most imaginative creation. Concentric rings are added to the top of the left-hand scroll and a small chi dragon serves as knop of the lid on the right-hand scroll. A small cartouche enclosing the characters Youchun is stamped on the inside of the lid. Many Yixing potters signed their works, and it is not unusual to find teapots inscribed with the names of both the owner and the potter. When only one name is found on a piece, as in the present case, it is not always possible to tell whether the name belongs to the owner or the potter. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A small cartouche enclosing the characters Youchun is stamped on the inside of the lid. |
| Credit line | Charles Lund Gift |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Charles Lund, accessioned in 1908. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Summary | This double-chambered teapot in the form of two scrolls tied with ribbon is a most imaginative design. The characters 'Youchun' appear on a small decorative panel stamped on the inside of the lid. However, we do not know whether the name belongs to the owner or the potter. |
| Bibliographic reference | Wilson, Ming, Rare marks on Chinese ceramics, London : Published by the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1998
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| Accession number | 557&A-1908 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2000 |
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