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"Prunus" design teapot with lid

c. 1810–1815

Dallas Museum of Art

Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, United States

Molded in relief, white prunus blossoms adorn red bodied vessels Wedgwood named "rosso antico," which literally translates as "antique red." Created from clay colored with iron oxide, this rare tea service imitates red Chines Yi-Xing (Hsing) ceramic vessels that were a popular import in England beginning in the 1660s. Distinguishing features such as the branch-like handles and spout and flower design also were inspired by objects from Asia. Despite the red ware's tremendous popularity, Wedgwood remained unenthusiastic about the aesthetics of red teapots and his "rosso antico," citing the "extreme vulgarity of red wares."


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DMA unpublished material.

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  • Title: "Prunus" design teapot with lid
  • Date Created: c. 1810–1815
  • Physical Dimensions: 4 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 9 in. (11.43 × 13.65 × 22.86 cm)
  • Type: Containers
  • External Link: https://www.dma.org/object/artwork/3267485/
  • Medium: Rosso antico
  • Manufacturer: Josiah Wedgwood Factory
  • Credit Line: Dallas Museum of Art, The Barbara and Hensleigh Wedgwood Collection, gift of Barbara Wedgwood
Dallas Museum of Art

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