Artist: Wedgwood, factory; Date(s): circa 1770; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, teapot, throwing, Cream-coloured earthenware painted onglaze in green, yellow, red, pink, lilac, and black enamels.; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [C.728 & A-1928]
Description: Cream-coloured earthenware painted overglaze in green, yellow, red, pink, lilac, and black enamels. Globular with a curved, leaf-wrapped spout with behind it in the body, a central hole and five round it, and handle in the shape of three leaves with a kick at the end of each, more pronounced on the lowest leaf. Circular, close-fitting slightly domed cover (A)with a replacement capstan-shaped knob. The body and cover are decorated on each side with a chintz pattern comprising a central narrow vertical stripe of chevrons flanked by wide plain stripes with scalloped edges, and wide stripes of zig-zag pattern. The spout and handle are unevenly coloured pink, and the knob pale grey.
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