Théière, M.C. 2517(2), between 1800 and 1896

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) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 9. 1cm length: 11. 5cm diameter: 7. 6cm description: teapot with a spherical body, fitted with a fixed side handle in the shape of an ear and a straight spout. It is accompanied by its low lid topped with a bud-shaped grip button. It has a concave base. Body: on a black enamel background stand out two peaches and four-lobed pink flowers enhanced with yellow touches. Lid: on a black enamel background, two peaches alternating with two quatrefoil flowers. 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. 2517. Date: between 1800 and 1896.