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Richard Bresnahan American,
Teapot 1995
Stoneware with natural glazes 6-3/4 inches high,
8 inches long
Gift of Richard and Colette Bresnahan in honor of Sister Johanna Becker
96.25.2a,b |
- Richard Bresnahan creates unique pottery that combines Japanese tradition with American ingenuity.
- All steps in the process of making this teapot relied on the use of natural materials and renewable resources from the environment surrounding Bresnahan's studio.
- The unglazed vessel was fired in a specially designed wood-burning
kiln that created a soft surface texture with flashes of rich, warm
colors.
- This teapot is meant to be used; its shape aids in the brewing of a
well-made cup of tea, enhancing the relationship of host and guest.
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