Théière, M.C. 2507, between 1800 and 1896

Author(s): anonymous 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: stoneware, openwork place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 18. 1cm length: 22. 3cm diameter: 15. 1cm description: teapot with a spherical body provided with a fixed side handle in the shape of an ear affecting the appearance of a branch and a curved s-shaped spout also affecting the appearance of a branch. It comes with a rounded lid topped with a lion-shaped grip button. It rests on a marked circular foot. The body and the foot have a double wall: solid on the inside and perforated on the outside. Body: decoration of prunus flowers; foot: decoration of stylized sapeques. 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. 2507. Date: between 1800 and 1896.