Accession Number
2010/1.206

Title
I-Hising Teapot with Lid (Yixing)

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
18th century

Medium & Support
stoneware

Dimensions
4 5/16 in. x 6 7/8 in. x 4 5/16 in. ( 11 cm x 17.5 cm x 11 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Steven W. Rosen and Elizabeth Jane Connell in memory of John M. Day

Subject matter
Stoneware teapot.

Physical Description
Stoneware teapot with round handle, smooth body, lid, and short spout. The lid contains two ridges and a small rounded knob at top center. Below the lid on the body is also a concentric ridge.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
pitcher

Additional Object Classification(s)
Ceramic

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
ceramic ware (visual works)
ceramics (object genre)
pottery (visual works)
stoneware (pottery)
tea (beverage)
teapots