APPLIED ART : CERAMICS

Object Name: KETTLE; hot water kettle or tea pot and lid
Maker: Belleek (Primary maker)
Date Made: 1863-1890
1863-1890
Place Made: Northern Ireland: County Fermanagh: Belleek
Belleek
Description: 'Grass' pattern teapot with cream nacreous glaze. Grass relief decoration picked out in green / purple iridescent enamel. Loop handle over main tea pot body. Bird modelled spout. Finial of lid as thistle. Instructions for use included in lid.
Materials: porcelain
Catalogue Number: BELUM.V325
Copyright: National Museums NI

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