Teapot

MOA: University of British Columbia

3559/54 a-d

Teapot with lid (parts a-b) that fits over a burner (part c) with a round grate, that sits flat inside it (part d); all pieces are made of unglazed clay. The circular teapot is squat with a wide opening, flared lip, short spout and U-shaped handle. The thin lid has a tall knob in the centre; knob and outer edge of lid are decorated with incised circles. The burner is circular, tapers towards the bottom, and has a flat base. Three protrusions are evenly spaced along top edge, to hold the teapot; they have flat fronts, rounded tops and they curve inward. Interior walls protrude halfway down burner, to hold grate in place; rectangular opening along front bottom edge. The grate has seven cutouts across it.


  • Type of Item teapot
  • Culture Thai
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 26.8 cm, width 16.7 cm, depth 12.3 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 3559/0054 a-d