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Teapot stand: C.58A-1918

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain teapot stand, painted underglaze in blue with the 'Dragon' pattern and leaves.

Soft-paste porcelain teapot stand, painted underglaze in blue. Six-sided with flat base and fluted and lobed sides. Decorated with the 'Dragon' pattern; three leaves on outside.

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.8 cm
Height: 2.0 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1918) by Griffin, Ralph, MA, FSA

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
George II
George III
Circa 1758 - 1765

School or Style

Traditional format

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
steatitic Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.58A-1918
Primary reference Number: 32857
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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