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Black Basalt Teapot
Black Basalt Teapot
Black Basalt Teapot

Black Basalt Teapot

Manufacturer (Stoke-on-Trent, England, founded 1759)
Datec. 1810
Object NameTeapot
Mediumbasalt
ClassificationsCeramics
DimensionsOverall: height 12.5cm × width 15cm × depth 11cm
Handle to Spout: 15cm
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDMS023830
Keywords
About MeOriental style basalt teapot with a moulded spaniel on the lid. As pale skin was fashionable for ladies in the 19th century, black teawares especially teapots were particularly popular, as they emphasised the whiteness of a lady's hands.


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Teapot calling the kettle black is perfectly justified in this case!
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