Teapot with floral motif

Place of OriginYixing, Jiangsu province, China

Dateapprox. 1700-1800

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)

MaterialsHigh fired ceramic

DimensionsH. 3 3/4 in x Diam. 4 in, H. 9.5 cm x Diam. 10.1 cm

Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Object numberB69P39.a-.b

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsCeramics

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Europeans sometimes had metal mounts made for their Chinese teapots. A gold chain secures the lid of this teapot to its handle. Notice the relief decoration on the body; this sort of decoration was imitated by European ceramic factories such as Wedgwood.

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