Théière, M.C. 2512, 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, painted decoration on glaze, enamel (ceramic technique), famille rose (ceramic) place(s) of execution/production: jingdezhen dimensions - artwork: height: 15. 5cm length: 18. 4cm description: teapot with an ovoid body, fitted with a fixed ear-shaped side handle and a curved s-shaped spout; it is accompanied by its domed lid topped with a bud-shaped grip button. The entire piece is decorated with stylized lotus scrolls and auspicious characters on an apple green background. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: nianhao - 大清嘉慶年製 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. 2512. Date: between 1800 and 1896.