Teapot with Polished Surface, anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1899

Teapot with Polished Surface, anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1899

turning, h 3.5cm × d 5cm More details

This teapot stands out for its smooth polished surface and gold rims. Yixing teapots are popular in Southeast Asia, which has a tea culture akin to that of China. Teapots of this type were made in Yixing and then fitted with decorations in Thailand to suit that country’s tastes.

This work belongs to tea pot of red stoneware with gold rims (AK-NM-12405)