Teapot Stand
MakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 18th century
MediumMold-formed tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt blue and overglaze enamels in black, red, and green
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2in. (6.4 x 11.4 x 11.4cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number2004.99.0
DescriptionSquare teapot stand made of tin-glazed earthenware, a type of ceramic known as delftware. The stand sits on four small square feet, with concave and convex sides that taper to a square, flat surface on top. The top surface has a large round hole in the center, with four smaller round holes at each corner. Both interior and exterior surfaces are covered with white tin glaze. Red flowers with blue and green leaves on black stems and vines have been hand-painted on the sides and top surface.
The teapot stand has undergone extensive conservation, much of which has now turned yellow or tan. It does not appear that any of the earthenware has been rebuilt, but the tan materials were used to cover the earthenware where the white glaze fell off: at the corners; along the projecting sides; and on half of the top surface. Additionally, spots of a putty-like substance have adhered to two of the four sides. There is a large area of glaze missing from the bottom surface.
The teapot stand has undergone extensive conservation, much of which has now turned yellow or tan. It does not appear that any of the earthenware has been rebuilt, but the tan materials were used to cover the earthenware where the white glaze fell off: at the corners; along the projecting sides; and on half of the top surface. Additionally, spots of a putty-like substance have adhered to two of the four sides. There is a large area of glaze missing from the bottom surface.
Status
Not on view
