Teapot
This teapot, in both its shape and relief decoration, demonstrates the penchant for Japonisme during the Aesthetic Movement. The distinctive shape with flat sides has prototypes in English pottery. The molded decoration of bamboo and swallows are motifs popular in the period.
Artwork Details
- Title: Teapot
- Manufacturer: Manufactured by Chelsea Keramic Art Works (1872–1889)
- Date: 1879–83
- Geography: Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Barrie and Deedee Wigmore, 2002
- Object Number: 2002.142a, b
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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