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Teapot
Made at: Leeds Factory (England)
English and Dutch
about 1770-1780
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Creamware (cream-colored earthenware), enamel deocration
Dimensions
12.6 x 19.1 x 10.1 cm (4 15/16 x 7 1/2 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Josiah Bradlee
Accession Number18.321a-b
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionCreamy white cylindrical body with polychrome Asian-inspired decoration of a bird, possibly added in the Netherlands. Molded beading around edges of shoulder, neck, and domed cover. Molded acanthus leaves on spout. Handles formed by two entwined, reeded bands ending in four forget-me-nots. Knob in the form of a morning glory, white for-get-me-not, and a leaf. Bought at Marblehead by Sarah Gooll Crowninshield (1810-1880).
ProvenanceEx coll. Sarah Gooll (Mrs. Benjamin) Crowninshield (1810-1880), Salem, MA