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1952

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1985

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Teapot And Lid (Finland)

This is a Teapot and lid. It was designed by Kaj Franck and manufactured by Arabia. It is dated 1952 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is glazed earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Harry Blomster. It is credited Gift of Harry Blomster.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 x 22.9 x 14.6 cm (5 1/2 in. x 9 in. x 5 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

(a) printed white on underside: "[crown symbol] / ARABIA / WÄRTSILÄ FINLAND/ 6-73. " (b) unmarked.

Cite this object as

Teapot And Lid (Finland); Designed by Kaj Franck (Finnish, 1911–1989); Manufactured by Arabia (Finland); glazed earthenware; H x W x D: 14 x 22.9 x 14.6 cm (5 1/2 in. x 9 in. x 5 3/4 in.); Gift of Harry Blomster; 1985-55-7-a,b

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