Tea service
(1986)
Medium
stoneware
Measurements
(a-b) 28.3 × 23.4 × 18.1 cm (overall) (teapot and lid)
(c) 6.9 × 9.7 cm diameter (sugar bowl)
(d) 12.6 × 12.6 × 7.9 cm (milk jug)
(e) 12.7 × 10.8 × 7.8 cm (cup)
(f) 12.6 × 10.9 × 7.7 cm (cup
(g) 12.7 × 10.9 × 7.8 cm (cup)
(h) 12.7 × 11.1 × 7.7 cm (cup)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1986
© Penny Smith/Licensed by Copyright Agency, Australia
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Accession Number
D140.a-h-1986
Department
Contemporary Design and Architecture
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
Physical description
(a-b) Spherical form with bail handle in the form of a tube with transverse ridges, set on three similar tube feet, short spout and lid with ball and tubing knop, covered with matt black glaze.
(c) Low round bowl, partially enclosed at the top to create an asymmetical shaped opening and covered with matt black glaze.
(d) Upright tapering form with circular handle at rim, pouring lip and torus foot, covered with matt black glaze.
(e-h) Each cup of upright tapering form with circular handle at rim, and torus foot, covered with matt black glaze.