Teapot Item Number: Edz1007 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Teapot (a) with handle and lid (b). Body shaped like a squat sphere, on 3 ball feet; with spout projecting from one side, flat on top, rounded underneath. On each side of body is a dragon in relief, highly stylized and convoluted. Around edge of mouth is row of c-shaped designs with ends curled in (resembling ju-i lappets) also in relief. U-shaped loop handle riveted to lugs at shoulder. Lid is round and flat, with overlaid stylized dragon, raised portion of body forming handle. Smooth shiny finish with yellow/brown patina on undersurface, dull finish on top.
Cultural Context
Used for tea and other liquids.
Item History
- Made in China before 1953
- Collected between 1898 and 1953
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 10, 1977
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 10, 1977
What
- Name
- Teapot
- Identification Number
- Edz1007 a-b
- Type of Item
- teapot
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast and overlaid
- Overall
- height 6.5 in, width 5.7 in
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- before 1953
- Collection Date
- between 1898 and 1953
- Ownership Date
- before January 10, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on January 10, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0352/0131 a-b