Minton Majolica Oriental Figure Teapot

Victorian, circa 1882. 6.7ins high, 9.1ins wide, 4.3ins depth. Minton Majolica teapot which features an oriental man, dressed in a floral robe, holding a Noh mask. His hair forms the handle.

Colouration: turquoise, brown, green, are predominant.

The piece bears maker's marks for the Minton pottery. Bears a pattern number, '1838'. Marks include a factory specific date cipher for the year 1882.

Book reference,'The Dictionary of Minton' by Paul Atterbury and Maureen Batkin, page 126, figure 1.

Condition

CONDITION: Cover: Good. Tight hairline to flange.

RESTORATION: Finial reglued and join retouched.

Teapot: Good. RESTORATION: Retouched flake to spout.

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