Teapot

Dateca. 1760

MediumBrown unglazed stoneware

DimensionsOH:5"OW:9 1/4" DIAM(BASE):4 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1991-118,A&B

DescriptionUnglazed stoneware teapot. The body of the teapot was thrown of brown stoneware, with a buff colored slip applied to the cylindrical sides and the center of the t op. Mold applied dragons of the (body) brown decorate each side, and there is a brown mold applied rococo border of rosettes and vine-like motifs around the top and bottom of the sides. Molded bamboo handle, and conical spout with bamboo-like band. Floral sprig of brown clay applied to top, flowing from crabstock finial.Mark(s)Pseudo-Chinese character impressed on base.ProvenanceThe Monty Kanter Collection, Chicago.