Description

Teapot with lid (parts a-b) that fits over a burner (part c) with a round grate, that sits flat inside it (part d); all pieces are made of unglazed clay. The circular teapot is squat with a wide opening, flared lip, short spout and U-shaped handle. The thin lid has a tall knob in the centre; knob and outer edge of lid are decorated with incised circles. The burner is circular, tapers towards the bottom, and has a flat base. Three protrusions are evenly spaced along top edge, to hold the teapot; they have flat fronts, rounded tops and they curve inward. Interior walls protrude halfway down burner, to hold grate in place; rectangular opening along front bottom edge. The grate has seven cutouts across it.