teapot

Object NameCovered Teapot with Black Enameled Floral Sprays

Made FromNon-lead glass, gold

Date1750-1800

Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt

SizeOverall H: 13.5 cm, Diam: 10.2 cm

Accession Number75.3.95

Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

Central Europe

Physical DescriptionOpalescent white non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. (a) Exaggerated true baluster shape, with cylindrical, slightly spreading neck; rounded shoulders, and bulbous sides; enameled black border, with slanting bands alternating with sets of four dashes; enameled black stylized floral sprays on the sides, with two tiny flowers highlighted with small gold leaf squares at the centers; applied S-shaped spout, with enameled black stylized flower at the base; applied loop handle with curled lower terminal; trailed foot rim; rough pontil mark. (b) Domed shape, with folded rim and tapered brim; black enameled floral wreath on the dome and dashes on the rim; conical applied finial; pontil mark inside.
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