Urn-shaped porcelain teapot (a)with dome lid (b), ball finial, and scrolled spout and handle. Enamel decoration of scrolled medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds and flowers and 2) people engaged in activities. Medallions surrounded by tendrils, flowers, and butterflies on gold ground.
Date:
1850-1875
Maker:
unknown
Material:
enameling, hand-painted, porcelain
GUSN:
3814
Accession Number:
1990.299.45AB