Teapot

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
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Teapot
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: First Opium War, 1840-1842
Date made: circa 1750
Exhibition: Traders: The East India Company and Asia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 115 x 175 x 105 mm
Parts: Teapot