Creamware "house" teapot

Teapot, c. 1740

Unknown artist, expand_more

Stonewareexpand_more

Gift of Mrs. Sumner T. McKnightexpand_more  29.4.4a,b

This teapot is in the form of a Georgian-style mansion with a mythological dolphin-shaped handle and a Chinoiserie or Asian-inspired dragon spout and lion finial. The object is composed of stoneware that, while in a slip or liquid consistency, was poured into an alabaster or plaster mold in the shape of the teapot.

Details
Title
Teapot
Role
Artist
Accession Number
29.4.4a,b
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Creamware "house" teapot