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, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique), famille rose (ceramic)
place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen
dimensions - artwork:
height: 11. 3cm
length: 15. 7cm
diameter: 10. 5cm
description:
teapot whose belly is bulged at the base; it is equipped with a fixed side handle in the shape of an ear and a straight spout ending in a metal rim and cap, both connected by a chain; the lowered lid is topped with a bud-shaped grip button which is connected by a chain to a strapping at the level of the handle; body: on a ruby pink background two medallions imitating a horizontal scroll stand out; inside dwelling at the edge of a body of water on which two boats are sailing; in the distance of the hills; the medallions are accompanied by three stylized chrysanthemum flowers; lid: on the ruby pink enamel background three chryanthemum flowers stand out;
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. 2535. Date: between 1800 and 1896.
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