Harriet Bellows, Teapot with Lid, ca. 1975, stoneware and cane, overall: 10 3⁄8 x 9 7⁄8 x 8 1⁄4 in. (26.2 x 25.0 x 21.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.130A-B
Copied
Artwork Details
- Title
- Teapot with Lid
- Artist
- Manufacturer
- East Valley Pottery
- Date
- ca. 1975
- Location
- Dimensions
- overall: 10 3⁄8 x 9 7⁄8 x 8 1⁄4 in. (26.2 x 25.0 x 21.0 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum purchase
- Mediums
- 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.