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Teapot

1937

J. Howard Iams

Associated Names

J. Howard Iams

Artist, American, 1897 - 1964

The image depicts a large ceramic teapot with floral and garland decorations. The teapot is light beige with accents of green, orange, and blue. It is positioned centrally on an off-white background, with its handle to the right and spout to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 35.5 cm (11 x 14 in.)
Original IAD Object: 4 1/2" Wide 4 1/4" High 2 7/8" Depth of top 8" Spout to handle
Accession Number

1943.8.7493

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J. Howard Iams. 1937.

Wikidata ID

Q64579172

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