Object Details
Artist
Lisbet Dæhlin, 1922–2012
Bente Sætrang
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Thrown globular body (a), tapered at top and bottom, with small circular base. Applied short tapered spout and two loops for handle. Cover (b) with deep flange; porcelain finial held with brass rivet; secured underside with porcelain button. High curved bamboo handle inserted through ceramic loops at front and back of pot; handle wrapped in pink, yellow, and black fabric (fabric handle designed by Bente Sægtrang, in collaboration with artist). Exterior body of teapot and cover glazed with flat ash-glazed borax glaze with cobalt to produce deep rich mat blue. Interior of pot and cover glazed with white gloss.
Credit Line
Gift of Eduardo Garrido and Lisbet Dæhlin
Date
1984
Accession Number
1985-5-1-a,b
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
ceramics
Decorative Arts
Teapot and lid
Medium
Glazed earthenware, bamboo, fabric, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 28 x 22 x 17.5 cm (11 x 8 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
made in
Oslo, Norway
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1985-5-1-a_b