Teapot with Polished Surface

anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1899

This teapot stands out for its smooth polished surface and gold rims. Yixing teapots are popular in Southeast Asia, which has a tea culture akin to that of China. Teapots of this type were made in Yixing and then fitted with decorations in Thailand to suit that country’s tastes.

  • Artwork typeteapot
  • Object numberAK-NM-12405-1
  • Dimensionsheight 5 cm, width 11.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsYixing-steengoed met een gouden montuur