Théière, M.C. 3319, Entre 1800 et 1896

Author(s): anonymous, potter production date: between 1800 and 1896 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life, decorative arts name(s): teapot materials and techniques: stoneware, molded ceramic, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 10. 3cm width: 14. 4cm diameter: 3. 9cm description: teapot made of two assembled hexagonal tubes. Fixed side handle. Small flowers in blue and in relief, white enamel characters on an unenameled background. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: inscription (chinese writing – seal (zhuanshu)) themes / subjects / places represented: plant representation, plum tree, bamboo, peony mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 23–01–1898 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 3319. Date: Entre 1800 et 1896.