Large Chinese Teapot Made Of Red-glazed Ceramic – Decorated With Raised Characters

A substantial and decorative Chinese teapot in glazed ceramic, featuring a beautiful deep red glaze with subtle shades of yellow and dark tones.

Generously rounded in shape, it features a long spout and a spectacular swirling upper handle, crafted in a naturalistic style reminiscent of a gnarled branch.

The body is adorned with raised Chinese characters, highlighted with yellow glaze, creating a design that stands out particularly well against the red background.

The domed lid is topped with a knob and features a small vent for steam.

The deliberately irregular surface of the glaze, the variations in color, and the different glaze runs give this teapot a rustic and highly decorative character.

A generously sized piece, suitable both for a collection of Asian ceramics and as a decorative object.

Origin: China
Material: glazed ceramic
Colors: deep red, yellow, and brown-black
Decoration: raised Chinese characters
Period: 20th century

Some irregularities, signs of wear, and small areas where the glaze is missing are visible, particularly on the spout and handle, and contribute to the piece’s antique appearance.

h36 cm