Théière, M.C. 2595(4), Entre 1800 et 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: stoneware, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/production: yixing dimensions - artwork: height: 19. 9cm length: 20cm description: teapot with a quadrilobed quadrangular body fitted with a fixed side handle in the shape of an elongated ear and a curved quadrangular spout at the end. It comes with its rounded square section lid topped with a handle. The body and the lid are decorated in enamel with a scattering of stylized flowers on an irregularly punctuated turquoise green background. The handle, the spout and the grip handle of the lid are coated with turquoise enamel. A mark is printed on the base. 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. 2595. Date: Entre 1800 et 1896.