Lotus Teapot - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Sale - Lotus Teapot

ENLARGE

Introduced to Europe in the 14th century, Chinese porcelain was regarded as an object of great rarity and luxury. By the early 16th century, after Portugal established trade routes to the Far East and began commercial trade with Asia, Chinese potters began to produce objects specifically for export to the West. The Museum’s teapot is a reproduction of a Chinese original from the 19th century, which was produced for export. The teapot is shaped like a lotus flower and has a squirrel spout and a lizard or dragon handle. The lotus is a recurring symbol in Chinese art and culture, and is often used to represent purity. Produced in cooperation with the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts.

Porcelain, hand painted with decals. Height 4 in., width 5 1/2 in. Not for use in microwave and dishwasher.

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Original Price $85

Lotus Teapot
08-028268
Member Price: $38.25 each
Non-Member Price: $42.50 each

Quantity:


Melon-Shaped Teapot 08-026353 Member Price: $36.00 Non-Member Price: $40.00

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