Melon-shaped teapot
| Accession Nr.: | 630 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.