Teapot
Artist
Ralph Bacerra
(American, 1938 - 2008)
Dateca. 2005
MediumEarthenware with glaze and gilding
DimensionsOverall: 16 × 12 × 7 3/4 inches (40.64 × 30.48 × 19.69 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Lennie and Jerry Berkowitz Collection in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Object number2019.21.9.1-3
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DescriptionA teapot and pedestal. The teapot is a central cylindrical form with brach forms extending as the handle and spout. One side of the pedestal has been cut away to reveal small spiraling forms that recall the rings of an ancient tree. Overall the piece is covered in a variety of glaze colors and patterns broken up into areas including stripes, zig-zags, checkers, and speckling. Additionally, gold luster has been applied on potions of the branch-like handle and spout.Copyright© Estate of Ralph Bacerra
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