1900.0017, Teapot

 
Objectnumber
1900.0017
Style/decoration
Famille verte
Material
Porcelain
Material description
Famille verte enamel colours
Dynasty
Wanli
Country
China
Period
1601 - 1650, Late Wanli
Dimensions
height with cover 14.0 cm, diameter rim 5.3 cm, diameter footring 6.5 cm
Institution
Groninger Museum
Description
Oviform Chinese porcelain teapot on a footrim formed by the sides, with a short, flat shoulder, a relatively high, upright rim, a curved spout and an upright C-shaped ear. The round cover with a narrow flange and a short-stemmed round knob. Decorated in famille verte enamel colours: iron-red, green, yellow and aubergine. On the side to the left of the spout a red and green outlined panel with an Immortal riding a qilin (a Chinese unicorn). A similar panel to the right of the spout with three playing children. Between the panels iron-red and green smudges. On the cover a double rosette in iron-red and green.
Object
Teapot