Teapot c1672 - # 127/2011
......just messing about: but.............I love this teapot, so I've tried to give it some special treatment. It is in Ham House. It was made in China in about 1672 and exported to England as a "luxury good". The crackle on the glaze is rare and unusual, and done on purpose by the makers, thus demonstrating their high skill as makers of expensive, decorative ceramic ware. This alone, apart from the other attractive features adds to the quality and aesthetic value of the pot. Even more remarkable: this teapot was made in about 1672, so you see, the design of a good teapot has not changed. It is believed that tea has been served from this pot, in Ham House, where it sits, since 1675.
J'ai une théière de famille en porcelaine, elle n'a pas tout à fait cette forme là, elle est cylindrique et elle est dans un panier molletonné moulé à sa forme pour garder le thé au chaud. J'y tiens beaucoup : elle appartenait à ma mère
ReplyDeleteTiens il faut que te montre ma théière, elle est là :
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Ces "objets" ont besoin d'être caressés par la lumière juste ce qu'il faut...
Gosh! Since 1672 .........
ReplyDeleteLoved the lighting and the manner in which the subject has been positioned for the capture!
I'm surprised that some that old would still be used and not be broken, or stolen. It's a beautiful piece.
ReplyDeletelovely photograph and effective in b&w.
ReplyDeleteDo you mean tea is still served from this teapot today? Beautiful design and craftmanship.
ReplyDelete@Nathalie.........No.
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