Théière, M.C. 2492, between 1800 and 1896

Author(s): anonymous, ceramist production date: between 1800 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): table service, teapot materials and techniques: porcelain, enamel (ceramic technique), famille rose (ceramic) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 7. 5cm length: 16. 3cm diameter: 5. 2cm description: spherical teapot with a domed lid topped with a spherical handle, with fixed side handle; on the body four medallions in reserve on a background of stylized pink flowers (side medallions: peonies); the base of the beak and that of the handle are surrounded by pink petals. Iconographic description: flowers including peonies mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2492. Date: between 1800 and 1896.