Black Basalt Lidded Teapot

Maker John Riley (British; English)

Maker Richard Riley (British; English)

Date1802 - 1828

Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe

MediumMaterial: black basalt

DimensionsOverall: 14.4 x 11.1 x 25.7 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFoster Isherwood Fund

Object number1995.002.001 a,b

Descriptionblack teapot with consecutive banding at neck and shoulder of flowers; circle swags, topped with beading, then leaf vine; body decorated with fluted lily form holding flowers connected by a spray & rosette with traiting vine acanthus leaf along bottom area and on spout; lid has floral shell & bead design

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