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."On View
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