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This piece is the first in a projected series of teapots based on a dragon theme.
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It is made of stoneware clay formed in the shape of a rattan basket adorned with dragon elements and whimsical features in the lid.
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The spherical shape of the teapot body was formed from two press mold clay halves created from a basket. A crown-like lid and dragon tail are sculpted to provide imaginative and humorous fairy-tale motifs.
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Color is applied by pearl opalescent lusters.
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Construction sequence:
- Initially fired to cone 06.
- Multicolored underglazes applied.
- Fired again to cone 5/6.
- Pearlescent and silver overglazes applied.
- Refired to cone 018.
- Crystal beads applied for cold finish.
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Exhibited at Maine College of Art 2009.
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Date: 2008.
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Size: 12.0" x 7.5" x 7.0".
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Available for purchase.
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