Decorative arts — C. 1730
Teapot
Bespoke products were made for export to the European market by Chinese manufacturers. Trading partnerships existed between East India Company and Chinese merchants in the port city of Canton (Guangzhou). English clients could have porcelain products made to order in Jingdezhen and then transported to London via Canton on board East India Company ships. This teapot features the coat of arms and motto ('My trust is in God Alone') of the Clothworkers' Company which was based on Mincing Lane in the City of London. It was probably ordered as part of a full tea set. Chinese porcelain was harder than European ceramics. It was therefore ideal for tea because it was less likely to crack when exposed to heat.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- Z4025
- Object name:
- teapot
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- Production date:
- c. 1730
- Material:
ceramic, porcelain
- Measurements/duration:
- H 145 mm, W 138 mm, D 230 mm, DM 82 mm (rim), H 135 mm, W 220 mm, CM 127 mm (teapot), H 25 mm, W 77 mm (lid) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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