Teapot with dragon and phoenix

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China

Date1821-1850

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Daoguang emperor (1821-1850)

MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration

DimensionsH. 7 in x W. 7 7/8 in x D. 4 7/8 in, H. 15.9 cm x W. 20 cm x D. 12.4 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB60P2299.a-.b

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsCeramics

On View

On view

LocationGallery 17

MarkingsDaoguang mark and overglaze-red six character mark in three columns

More Information

Tea Making, 1300–present

To infuse drinkers with vitality, varieties of tea were made according to season and weather conditions. Tea became a part of the aesthetics of the imperial family and educated elite who sought ideal preparation requiring quality mountain spring water, high-quality tea from renowned tea plantations, and the perfect tea ware. Tea making involved pouring boiling water over tea leaves in specially designed pots, from which tea was poured into small cups for individual drinking.

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