Lotus-Leaf Teapot (Hu)

mid–20th century

Caption

Lotus-Leaf Teapot (Hu), mid–20th century. "Purple clay" (zisha) earthenware., 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 in. (14 x 8.9 x 17.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of Charles A. Brandon, 1991.74.6a-b.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Lotus-Leaf Teapot (Hu)

Date

mid–20th century

Geography

Place made: Jiangsu, China

Medium

"Purple clay" (zisha) earthenware.

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7 in. (14 x 8.9 x 17.8 cm)

Markings

interior lid is impressed with the seal of the potter.

Credit Line

Gift of the Estate of Charles A. Brandon

Accession Number

1991.74.6a-b

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