Teapot in the Shape of a Melon, anonymous, c. 1675 - c. 1699
relief (sculpture technique), h 5cm × d 7cm More details
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.
