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Teapot in the Shape of a Gourd
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This teapot combines a number of shapes derived from nature. The body resembles a double gourd, while the spout and handle look like gnarled tree branches. A grapevine winds around the body. In Chinese culture, gourds and grapevines are regarded as auspicious, symbolizing longevity, fertility, and prosperity.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTeapot in the Shape of a Gourd. c. 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
