Théière, M.C. 3220, 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, molding, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique), famille verte (ceramic) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 18. 1cm length: 14. 4cm width: 9. 2cm description: hexagonal teapot whose two wide sides are lobed in an accolade. It has a fixed horizontal handle imitating basketry and a straight spout. It is accompanied by its flat lid with hexagonal rims, the two wide faces of which are lobed in an accolade. It has a bud-shaped grip button. Body: on one side, cockfight; on the other, two peacocks. Lid: four floral sprigs; the teapot rests on three small feet. 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. 3220. Date: between 1800 and 1896.