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Teapot with a Standing Figure Amidst Waves
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This hexagonal teapot is decorated with a profusion of auspicious motifs. The handle features two dragons chasing a pearl in the clouds. The cover's knop takes the form of a reclining lion, while the spout commences with a dragon's head. The six surrounding panels tell the tale of Kuixing, the deity associated with literature and examinations.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineTeapot with a Standing Figure Amidst Waves. c. 1700 - c. 1749. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
