Teapot
CultureChinese
Dateearly 19th century
MediumPorcelain with enamel and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 5 × 9 1/2 × 5 3/8 inches (12.7 × 24.13 × 13.65 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Jeanne McCray Beals in memory of David Thomas Beals II, Helen Ward Beals, and David Thomas Beals III
Object number2006.9.20.A,B
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DescriptionDrum-shaped teapot of white porcelain with blue-underglaze decoration of medallions on the sides of the pot and a diaper pattern around the rim of the pot and the lid; the finial in the form of a strawberry. The handles are twisted strips of porcelain mounted to the body iwth leaves in relief highlighted with underglaze blue. The spout is a straight cylinder attached at about a 70º to the body of the pot, decorated on the top with underglaze design.
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