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Title

Teapot and cover

circa 1765-1770

Artist

Worcester

England

1751 – 2009

  • Details

    Date
    circa 1765-1770
    Media category
    Ceramic
    Materials used
    soft-paste porcelain
    Dimensions
    12.2 x 16.3 x 9.9 cm :

    a - teapot, 9 x 16.3 x 9.9 cm

    b - lid, 4 x 6.5 cm

    Credit
    On loan from Kenneth Reed
    Location
    South Building, ground level, Grand Courts
    Accession number
    L2012.147.a-b
    Copyright

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    Artist information
    Worcester

    Works in the collection

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  • About

    The ‘eloping bride’ pattern, in use at Worcester 1765–70, is based on Chinese prototypes simplified by the omission of background details. The mark is also copied from Chinese examples.

  • Exhibition history

    Shown in 1 exhibition

  • Bibliography

    Referenced in 1 publication

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