Teapot with cover and stand, c. 1745
Unknown artist, Englandexpand_more
Glazed earthenware (agateware)expand_more
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Hodroffexpand_more 92.158.15a-c
On View in Gallery 331expand_more
The marblized composition of this teapot and stand imitates agate, a quartz that forms in mutliple layers and colors in rocks. During the 18th century, agateware was often created through combining clays of different colors into a kneaded mass that was then used to form objects.
Details
- Title
- Teapot with cover and stand
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 4 7/8in. (12.4cm)
- Accession Number
- 92.158.15a-c
- Curator Approved
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