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Teapot stand: C.58B-1918

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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.

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

Legal notes

Given by Ralph Griffin, MA, FSA

Measurements and weight

Height: 1.8 cm
Width: 14 cm

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

steatitic Soft-paste porcelain
Glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.58B-1918
Primary reference Number: 32858

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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