Teapot
Dateca. 1760
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware
DimensionsOH: 3 5/8in; OD: 3 5/8in; OL with handle: 6 1/2in
Credit LineGift of Troy D. Chappell in honor of Janine E. Skerry, Curator of Ceramics & Glass (1993-2009)
Object number2016-154,A&B
DescriptionSalt-glazed stoneware globular teapot with crabstock handle and floral knop. The pot is decorated overall with the so-called "fossil" pattern in black and then covered over that with green. There are two reserves on the body, one on either side, and two on the lid each filled with a flower. On the body the flowers are pink roses with green leaves and on the lid one pink tulip and one blue.
