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Teapot in the Shape of a Melon
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Teapot in the Shape of a Melon

anonymous · c. 1675 - c. 1699 · relief (sculpture technique); fired; formed; stoneware; silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The body of this teapot features grape vines, with three squirrels frolicking among them in 3D relief. The handle and spout resemble melon stems. This specimen illustrates how Yixing-style teapots combine motifs from both the plant and the animal world.

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Credit lineTeapot in the Shape of a Melon. c. 1675 - c. 1699. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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