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Teapot

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5754

Description

Teapot from a porcelain tea set with a polychrome design sometimes known as Rose Medallion.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Teapot

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

4 1/2 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.972.1AB

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