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CAS 0389-1120A,B   CAS 0389-1120A,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. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name The Dragon and Cloud Workshop
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Iron; Brass
Description Cast iron tea pot in water lily pattern, with flat base, low shoulder, short S-shaped spout, bail handle, and brass lid with small brass floral knob handle; Japanese inscription on lid translates, "The Dragon and Cloud Workshop."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.6, Width = 17.2, Rim Diam = 10.0, Length = 18.4