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Teapot, Lid, F48.54

Physical Description

Small Japanese-style earthenware tea pot with gilt - decoration around rim and base, floral designs in red, green, purple and gilt with black outline, and several small blue, grey and gilt butterflies. Coffee-cream glaze with overall crazing. Lid has Kintsugi repair- three pieces have been mended using gilt.

Research Notes

Small Japanese-style earthenware tea pot with gilt - decoration around rim and base, floral designs in red, green, purple and gilt with black outline, and several small blue, grey and gilt butterflies. Coffee-cream glaze with overall crazing. —Jonathan Wicken

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Teapot): 70 x 86 x 87mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Lid): 17 x 41 x 42mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 84 x 86 x 87mm

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