Teapot with a Decoration of Chinese Motifs, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

Teapot with a Decoration of Chinese Motifs, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

turning, h 16cm × l 10cm × w 8.5cm More details

The body, handle, and spout of this teapot resemble bamboo stalks. The decoration comprises two layers: the upper layer portrays dragons in pursuit of a pearl, while the lower one features auspicious motifs, including deer, cranes, and clouds. A seam on the pot’s body reveals its construction, consisting of two halves that were cast in a mould and joined together.