Teapot, c. 1765
Porcelain with underglaze blue and enamel decorationexpand_more
Gift of Mrs. Sumner T. McKnightexpand_more 29.4.5a,b
On View in Gallery 331expand_more
During the 18th century, English ceramic factories imitated Chinese ceramics in an effort to compete with the lucrative porcelain market. This teapot, inspired by a Chinese model, is decorated with Chinese-style court ladies.
Details
- Title
- Teapot
- Artist Life
- Worcester, England, est. 1751
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 29.4.5a,b
- Curator Approved
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