Melon Shaped Yixing Teapot
Artist
Yixing Ware
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: stoneware, brown
DimensionsOverall (width is approximate): 10.5 x 15.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham
Object number2005.003.007 a,b
DescriptionTeapot is melon shaped with vertical lobes around circumference. Spout and handle are plain with leaves and vine type elements at their bases. Lid is a truncated vine shape.Colour: brown
Status
Not on viewYixing Ware
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c. 1575
Yixing Ware