Teapot decorated with figures of phoenixes flying among peonies

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 59.30.1-2
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
Late 17th century - early 18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: two European silversmiths' marks on the lid (from Vienna?)
Materials: earthenware; silver
Techniques: applied; relief
Dimensions: height: 14 cm
diameter (base): 6 cm
The globular-bodied teapot stands on a wide, round base. The handle is a regular semicircle.