Description
An exceptionally rare pottery lead-glazed pectin shaped teapot the spout bamboo-shaped, the handle formed as a serpent, and the cover finial a Dog of Fo.
The fine detail is achieved by pouring liquid clay into a mold, a technique known as slip casting, both sides of the modeling are identical.
The evolution of this type of ware started in the early 18th century with the Elers Brothers, Astury, and Samuel Bell, all located in the Staffordshire area.
The teapot retains the paper label of Jonathan Horne the British Pottery dealer and author and featured in his important curated annual 2004 exhibition.