Théière, M.C. 2564, 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: stoneware place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 13. 3cm length: 12cm dimensions - belly (ceramic): height: 7. 3cm width: 7cm description: beige-colored quadrangular teapot; on each side alternate a sprig of peony and one of chrysanthemums in relief; the borders are underlined with leiwen. Fixed upper handle and lid with branch-shaped grip button. Iconographic description: chrysanthemums and 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. 2564. Date: between 1800 and 1896.