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Kettle

Dateca. 1750

Retailed by Maja Ingman

OriginAsia, China, Guangzhou

MediumCopper alloy; enamel

DimensionsOH: 10"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family

Object number1996.BH.12A&B

DescriptionEnamel on copper alloy kettle: Compressed spherical body with narrow footring, short S-shaped spout, and circular opening with flat circular lid with pointed spherical knop. Bail handle with shaped copper alloy supports and scrolled end; center of handle is missing cane covering. Body and spout with white enamel ground; body painted in famille rose colors with land- and seascape scenes with buildings and mountains, all beneath a scrolled rui border at edge of lip. Spout painted with densely scrolled pattern