Acanthus-Leaf Teapot
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1745-1749
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 16 cm (3 15/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
MarkingsIncised triangle
DescriptionChelsea ‘acanthus leaf’ moulded teapot and cover, enamelled in the Kakiemon style with tiger and chrysanthemums issuing from rocky mounds.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.11.10a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainCollections
Status
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1740
Object number: G05.12.13
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1751-1753
Object number: G04.18.19
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745-1749
Object number: G91.7.2
Artist / Maker: Samson, Edme and Cie (Samson Ceramics)
c.1850-1900
Object number: G05.11.8a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752-1755
Object number: G08.6.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.21
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1751-1753
Object number: G05.11.9a-b