Teapot

MakerMade by Enoch Wood & Sons (English, July 1818-1846)

Dateabout 1820-1840

MediumMold-formed buff-colored earthenware with a blue-tinted glaze and underglaze cobalt blue decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x width x depth): 7 x 11 x 5 1/2in. (17.8 x 27.9 x 14cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of Philip H. Hammerslough

Object number1955.2.1a-b

DescriptionRectangular teapot made of buff-colored earthenware with a blue-tinted glaze, a type of ceramic known as pearlware. The teapot (.a) has a rectangular base and swelled sides that narrow at the neck before flaring again to form a standing rectangular rim. Both sides of the teapot are printed with the same pattern. The pattern shows a tower and low wall in a state of ruin, to the left. The tower has grass growing from the top, and there are trees behind the wall. To the right of the tower, two figures are fishing along a stream or river that winds through the scene. To the right, two tall trees sit on land that sticks out into the river. A wall, village, and low hills are visible in the distance. The teapot has a molded handle and spout applied at either end. Both are decorated with a transfer-printed design that is similar to the border that appears on the inside and outside edges of the rim. The border consists of various types of white flowers and dark blue leaves on a medium blue background, edged with a line of small white shapes on a dark blue field.

The teapot has a rectangular lid (.b) with a raised central rectangular area that supports a molded and applied finial. The finial is in the shape of a flower, and is also decorated with underglaze cobalt blue.

The base of the teapot's spout has discolored, although the material has not been replaced. There are spots of discoloration on the bottom of the teapot as well.

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