This is a teapot with a hexagonal body that includes carved designs and painted decorations. The surface is painted in green, yellow, blue, and white. The spout and handle of the teapot are shaped like stylized animal forms, with the spout resembling a green elephant’s trunk and the handle resembling a yellow fish. The lid is capped with a knob that resembles a flower. Panels on the teapot's body depict bamboo and floral motifs, enhanced with blue and gold accents.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Kangxi period, 1662/1722
- Medium
- porcelain with famille verte enamels on the biscuit
- Dimensions
- 1333 × 1200 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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