teapot
Worcester Porcelain Factory 1751
Summary
Teapot : globular shape, loop handle, curved spout, enamelled overglaze, black, exterior. depicts a man in Chinese style clothing sitting on horned buffalo, facing left, bird is sky, large tree in front of low roofed buildings to right. Man raises hand to beat buffalo. Buffalo and Two Ships shows buffalo, head down, standing on riverbank, facing outwards, two junks with tall masts sail on river to left, willow tree, birds in sky. Underside of spout, flower spray. Lid : low dome, flattened rim, pierced steam hole, turret knop, enamelled overglaze, black, butterfly, flower sprays. pattern : Chinaman and buffalo pattern : Buffalo and two ships
Object Name
teapot
Creators Name
Date Created
1760=1765 (circa)
Dimensions
overall: 11.5cm
lid: 4cm x 6.1cm
teapot: 9.8cm x 16.8cm
accession number
1981.362
Collection Group
Place of creation
Worcester
Medium
Credit
Dr Frederick Lacks and Dr Erna Lacks Bequest
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