Category: Ceramics

Ron Meyers, Face Teapot

Ron Meyers Face Teapot

I remember being captivated by Ron Meyers’ cups, platters, and covered jars as a child. The imagery that danced across the surface of his forms

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Sowter & Co. (England). Black Basaltes Swan Teapot, ca. 1805. Stoneware 6.5 x 10 x 5″. Kamm Collection 1992.57

Black Basaltes Swan Teapot

This stoneware teapot is attributed to Sowter & Company, an early 19th century pottery manufacturer. Sowter & Company—also called Mexborough Old Pottery—was one of several

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Jean-Joseph Carries Teapot

Henry’s Teapots

These two works of art were both acquired from the estate of the influential art critic, historian, and collector Henry Geldzahler (1935-1994). Geldzahler began his

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(Yixing Province, China) “Candle Teapot” 1990 stoneware 5 x 4.25 x 2.5" Photo: David H. Ramsey. 1999.60.45

Yixing Candle Teapot

This teapot is an example of Yixing (also spelled YiXing) pottery, from the Yixing region in the Jiangsu province of China. This particular teapot, made

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William Billingsley (British, 1758-1828) "Park Hall Teapot" ca. 1799-1808 porcelain. 6 x 8.75 x 4.5" Photo: David H. Ramsey. 2005.9.2

Park Hall Teapot

This teapot was decorated by the renowned porcelain painter William Billingsley (British, 1758-1828). Billingsley began his career working for Royal Crown Derby, though later worked

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Red Weldon Sandlin, "Hidden Identitea" 2009. Ceramic, 20.5 x 22.2 x 9.5 in. Kamm Collection. Photos: John Polak, courtesy of Ferrin Gallery.

Hidden Identitea

Hidden Identitea is a teapot sculpture by the contemporary ceramicist Laura, or “Red,” Weldon Sandlin. Sandlin was born in Owensboro, KY, and now lives and

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Gerry Wallace, "Aircraft Carrier" 2005. Stoneware, porcelain, 8.5 x 18.25 x 6.75 in. Kamm Collection 2005.84.1.

Aircraft Carrier Teapot

This teapot sculpture by ceramicist Gerry Wallace takes the surprising form of an aircraft carrier warship, which sits on a separate base made in the

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Laura Red Sandlin, The Chinese Quinteapots.

The Chinese QuinTeapots

The Chinese Quinteapots is a teapot sculpture by the contemporary ceramics artist Laura, or “Red,” Weldon Sandlin. Sandlin was born in Owensboro, KY, and now

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