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Teapot with a Decoration of Chinese Motifs
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The body, handle, and spout of this teapot resemble bamboo stalks. The decoration comprises two layers: the upper layer portrays dragons in pursuit of a pearl, while the lower one features auspicious motifs, including deer, cranes, and clouds. A seam on the pot's body reveals its construction, consisting of two halves that were cast in a mould and joined together.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTeapot with a Decoration of Chinese Motifs. c. 1600 - c. 1699. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
