Théière, M.C. 2575, 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, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 13. 6cm length: 18. 6cm diameter: 14. 9cm description: teapot with almost cylindrical body bulging at the shoulder. It is equipped with a fixed horizontal basketwork handle and a curved s-shaped spout. It is accompanied by a flat circular lid. The body is covered with a decoration of a dragon chasing pearls in “famille rose” enamels on a black enamel background. The spout and lid are coated with blue enamel. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: stamp (chinese writing – seal (zhuanshu)) 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. 2575. Date: between 1800 and 1896.