Teapot c. 1920s

Editor: Here we have a small teapot by Otto Lindig, currently housed at the Harvard Art Museums. It looks like ceramic, with visible cracks. What can you tell me about this piece? Curator: We see a utilitarian object, but also a product of intense labor. Lindig's choice of material, likely influenced by Bauhaus ideals, reflects a focus on function and accessibility. How does its form relate to mass production versus individual craftsmanship? Editor: That's an interesting question. It seems to sit somewhere in between the two. Curator: Exactly. Examining the social and economic context, we can ask: who was this teapot intended for? Was it meant for everyday use, or as a display of modernist principles in the home? Editor: I never considered the social implications of a teapot before. Thanks for opening my eyes.