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Teapot

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Maker Unknown English

CultureEnglish

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Teapot

Datec. 1765–1780

Possible placeLeeds, England

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (creamware)

Dimensions5 × 8 × 4 7/8 in. (12.7 × 20.3 × 12.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Dean L. Rockwell

Object numberB.97.35.A,.B

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

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Bayou Bend

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CERAMICS

DescriptionIn the mid-1700s, English potters developed a light- or cream-colored earthenware body that, when coated with a lead glaze, yielded wares with a glassy, shiny surface. Josiah Wedgwood continued to refine this pottery, which he later called “Queens’ Ware” because of a commission he received from Queen Charlotte in 1765. Many potteries produced these wares, employing numerous techniques to decorate them. The style of decoration on this teapot recalls that of delftware, which was then declining in popularity against salt-glazed stoneware and creamware. In all probability, it represents the work of an artist who was previously employed to decorate tin-glazed wares.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Dean L. Rockwell, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
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