Teapot with Lid

Copied Harriet Bellows, Teapot with Lid, ca. 1975, stoneware and cane, overall: 10 389 788 14 in. (26.225.021.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.130A-B

Artwork Details

Title
Teapot with Lid
Manufacturer
East Valley Pottery
Date
ca. 1975
Dimensions
overall: 10 389 788 14 in. (26.225.021.0 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums Description
stoneware and cane
Classifications
Object Number
1975.130A-B

Artwork Description

Harriet Bellows created Teapot with Lid in the mid-1970s, a few years before she gave up ceramics to start a career as a pilot. There are no straight lines or sharp angles in this piece, and the shiny glaze reflects and highlights each curve in the design. The rounded body and over-the-top handle recall traditional Asian designs, which often incorporate bamboo handles so that the heat from the pot will not be transferred to the user’s hand.