Teapot

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/53 a-b

Unglazed clay teapot with two spouts (part a) and a lid (part b). Circular teapot has a flat lip that folds over slightly onto the shoulder. Shoulder is rounded; sharp ridge in between shoulder and main body of teapot. Bottom half of teapot has straight walls that taper to a flat base. Both spouts are on front of the teapot, angled in opposite directions. Spout on left has a small opening and has been pinched together on bottom side; spout on right is wide and cylindrical. Teapot lid is flat with a circular indentation in the centre. Small knob in middle of indent; knob consists of two pieces of clay pinched together.


  • Type of Item teapot
  • Culture Thai
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 15.2 cm, width 16.3 cm, depth 20.2 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Marilyn Walker
  • Received from Marilyn Walker

  • Made in Thailand

  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1999
  • Ownership Date before March 23, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on March 23, 2022

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3559/0053 a-b