Melon-shaped teapot

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 630
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
2nd half of the 19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: Collection of Ferenc Hopp (?)
Marks: four-character 惠孟臣制 (Hui Mengchen zhi, 'made by Hui Mengzhen') seal mark
Materials: earthenware
Dimensions: height: 9.8 cm
diameter (base): 9.2 cm
The globular, ridged body stands on a wide, round base. Its shape resembles to that of a melon.