Théière (kyūsu), M.C. 2550(5), between 1800 and 1839

Author(s): ogata, shūhei 尾形周平 (in 1788 – in 1839) production date: between 1800 and 1839 dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): teapot materials and techniques: porcelain, painted decoration on covered place(s) of execution/production: kyoto dimensions - artwork: height: 9. 7cm width: 12. 3cm diameter: 8. 8cm description: spherical teapot with fixed handle; ornate button lid; polychrome painted decoration on the cover. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: stamp - stamp stamped under the handle: "shūhei" 周平 (ideogram(s) - kanji) iconographic description: this teapot intended for brewed green tea has a "chinese children" decoration: emblem of fertility, called in china "baizi' (hundred threads); pattern of floral scrolls painted in gilding on the borders. 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. 2550. Date: between 1800 and 1839.