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Teapot

second half of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teapot of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Pear-shaped body, and on each side are two birds in a landscape. Spout in the form of a dog's head with a large flower beneath it and a scrollwork handle.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Teapot of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded, Ansbach porcelain factory, Ansbach, second half of 18th century.
Physical description
Teapot of hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded. Pear-shaped body, and on each side are two birds in a landscape. Spout in the form of a dog's head with a large flower beneath it and a scrollwork handle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.2cm
  • Diameter: 9.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'F' (In underglaze blue; Imperfectly written)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.1629-1919

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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