Teapot
RetailerSold by
Ming Tea Co.
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1920-1930s
MediumMechanically-molded stoneware with brown glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height including lid x width x depth): 5 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 4in. (14.6 x 6.4 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Thomas L. Archibald
DescriptionSmall, round, brown stoneware teapot with a dark brown glaze. The teapot (.a) has a short swelled body, curved spout, and handle. Additionally, the teapot has a small, round lid (.b) with a small hole to allow steam to escape, and an angular, knob-shaped finial in the center. The teapot reflects the streamlined Art Moderne style of the 1930s.
Object number1976.59.4a-b
MarkingsRaised mark on the bottom of the teapot reads, "EPI CURIO NO. 112/ MING TEA CO./ HARTFORD, CONN./ MADE IN JAPAN."Subject Terms
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