Teapot with Cover

China

19th century

  • Titles Teapot with Cover (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium stoneware
  • Dimensions 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 4 3/16 in. (5.7 x 6.4 x 10.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Sewell, Jr., 1985.27a-b
  • Work Type teapot
  • Classification Containers

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