Teapot with a Decoration of Children at Play

anonymous, c. 1675 - c. 1699

A boy amidst flowers and foliage is a Buddhist motif that enjoyed popularity during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). After this teapot landed in Europe in the 17th century, it was fitted with the gilt-bronze chain and ornaments. In the process, the miniature figure atop the cover was made to mimic the little boy in the original decoration on the pot’s body.

  • Artwork typeteapot
  • Object numberAK-RBK-1963-50
  • Dimensionsheight 11.4 cm, diameter 9 cm, width 15 cm
  • Physical characteristicsYixing-steengoed met verguld bronzen montuur