Teapot

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

1879–83 · Ceramic · The American Wing

This teapot, in both its shape and relief decoration, demonstrates the penchant for Japonisme during the Aesthetic Movement. The distinctive shape with flat sides has prototypes in English pottery. The molded decoration of bamboo and swallows are motifs popular in the period.

Artist

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

Date

1879–83

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Barrie and Deedee Wigmore, 2002