Teapot in the shape of a tree trunk, decorated with pine tree, bamboo and plum motifs

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 56.1.1-2
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
Late 19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: six-character 宜興紫砂名壺 (Yixing zisha minghu) kaishu seal mark on the base; two-character 大明 (Da ming) mark in the cover
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: applied; engraved
Dimensions: height: 11 cm
diameter (base): 10.4 cm
This teapot, made in the imitation of a tree trunk, falls into the category of organic-type vessels. The cylindrical body stands on a wide, round base, and has a flat lid.