Title
Chinese Export Floral Decorated Teapot and Cover
Creator
Date
19th century
Description
A CHINESE EXPORT FLORAL DECORATED TEAPOT AND COVER (Chinese, 19th century), the small porcelain teapot has a loop handle, a spout decorated to look like the open mouth of an animal, floral sprays and insects against a white ground, and gilt highlights around the cover, spout, and base.
a=teapot, b=cover
a=teapot, b=cover
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
porcelain
Extent
4" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mr. Harold S. Vanderbilt, 1979.
Identifier
PSNC.333a-b
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