Théière, M.C. 2580B(2), 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: porcelain, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 14. 2cm length: 15cm dimensions - belly (ceramic): height: 12. 1cm description: cylindrical teapot with a flattened body, fitted with a stopper attached to the handle by an oxidized chain. Fixed side handle, flared foot. On the body, in the center of a medallion in relief, inscription in five characters. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: (ideogram(s) - kanji) 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. 2580b. Date: between 1800 and 1896.