teapot
Object NameTeapot
Made FromGlass, Enamel
Date1700-1799
Place MadeCentral Europe
TechniqueFree-blown, enameled, applied parts
SizeOverall H: 13 cm; (a) Teapot H: 9.3 cm, Diam (max): 11.2 cm; Spout to Handle D: 18.3 cm; Shoulder D: 13.2 cm; (b) Lid H: 4.9 cm, Diam (max): 6.5 cm
Accession Number53.3.9
Credit LineGift of Arthur A. Houghton, Jr.
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Liquid Refreshment: 2000 Years of Drinks and Drinking Glasses
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionTeapot. Translucent white opal glass with many bubbles; free-blown and enameled, with applied parts. (a) Spherical body with concave bottom and very rough pontil mark, ring base and short flaring rim; loop handle applied to shoulder and bottom and applied S-shaped spout; on the pot flowers and two birds, below rim an ornamental band with lines bordering cross-hatching and blossoms (red, blue), on spout flowers; three metal rings are attached at handle, cover finial and spout, holding two chains. (b) Set-in cover with pear-shaped finial having a crudely finished top; a band of red spots at the rim and a garland of flowers on the top. The colors are: brownish-red (brick red, henna), light pink, light green, pale and dark blue, yellow.Provenance
