Théière, M.C. 2590, Entre 1600 et 1644

Author(s): anonymous date of production: between 1600 and 1644 dating in century: 17th century type(s) of object(s): domestic life, ceramics, china name(s): teapot materials and techniques: porcelain, glaze = covered, slip location(s) of execution/production: zhangzhou dimensions - artwork: height: 19. 5cm length: 17. 2cm diameter: 14. 3cm description: teapot with a spherical body fitted with a fixed horizontal trilobed handle and a curved s-shaped spout. It is accompanied by its lid topped with a grip button. The decor is painted with white slip. The body is decorated with floral sprigs and rocks. The shoulder is highlighted with a frieze of windings and dots. On the lid are painted two ribboned auspicious emblems. The spout is decorated with stylized clouds and the handle with abstract patterns. 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. 2590. Date: Entre 1600 et 1644.