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Teapot and container
Teapot and container, earthenware, cylindrical teapot with a flattened circular shoulder that is wider than the body and with a narrow vertical cylindrical neck with a rim that juts out slightly, two thirds of the spout is moulded onto the side of the body and curves slightly off the body, octagonal outer container with a flattened top that is shaped and cut to hold the teapot, both pieces have two pierced vertical semi circles moulded onto either side through which would be threaded the handle, flat base, missing cover; the container is stamped with chinese motifs against a ground of incised squares, unglazed and not enamelled.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 38912
Creation/Production
Unknown
Date: 18th century
Acquisition
Purchase, 20/8/1947
Measurements
Height
(cm): 8.8
l(cm) handle to spout:8.7 (teapot)
l(cm)
diam
(cm): 7.5
Height
(in): 3
l(in) handle to spout:3 3/8 (teapot)
l(in)
diam
(in): 3
Height
(cm): 11.3
Length
(cm): 11.2
Width
(cm): 9.8
Height
(in): 4
Length
(in): 4
Width
(in): 3
Techniques
wheel-thrown
forming
Applied Art
hand-built
forming
Applied Art
press-formed
Material
stoneware
Location
In store
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