Thrown and turned white earthenware teapot with a sponged manganese, pale cream lead glaze & pure gold decoration

1985

The shape is made from three thrown elements,

1. the tea pot body is two bowls joined rim to rim, 2. the foot-ring, handle, lid edge and knob are from turned clay rings and 3. the spout is press moulded.

One of a series of teapots whose sole intention was to achieve an aesthetic simplicity and inventive surface around the wheildon soft and fluid glazes with a gold lustre resist. A delightful combination of absorbent and reflective effects on a shiny surface.

The teapot is very light.

18cm. -20cm. high

Roger Michell private collection.