Teapot lid

Chinese export teapot and cover with additional decoration added in Holland (probably in Rotterdam). It belonged to Captain James Cook (1728-1779) and his wife Elizabeth. The teapot is painted with stylised flowers in red, green, black and gold.

Object Details

ID: AAA6193.2
Type: Teapot lid
Display location: Display - Traders Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1750
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 55 x 75 x 75 mm
Parts: Teapot
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