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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1123A,B   CAS 0389-1123A,B; Teapot with lid
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Teapot with lid
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name The Dragon and Snow ________Shop
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Brass
Description Globular shaped pot with base area and neck and spout showing a decorative appearance of corrosion, central portion of pot is smooth with inlay on both sides of Japanese Imperial flower Paulownia in a silver colored metal and brass? Also on handle; Inscribed on the interior of the lid is "The Dragon and Snow __ Shop"; Lid has a central floral handle; Handle of pot is bail and attaches at both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.8, Rim Diam = 8.8, Max Diam = 14.4, Length = 16.1