Teapot
Dateca. 1820
Attributed to
Thomas Crafts
(1781-1861)
MediumBlack-glazed red earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 7 (with cover) × 5 3/4 × 9 1/2in. (17.8 × 14.6 × 24.1cm)
Credit LineGift of Anthony W. Butera, Jr in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Butera
Object number2022-41,A&B
DescriptionTeapot: short integral foot supports a turned globular body rising to a high neck that supports a separate slightly-domed cover with a teardrop knop; a vent hole is near the knop; a ribbed ear-shaped handle is applied opposite a slightly S-curved spout; the red-bodied earthenware is covered in a lustrous black glaze.
ca. 1750
ca. 1810
ca. 1770
