Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Teapot Donut Hole Shaped W/Dragon & Motifs

Description

The teapot was invented in China during the Yuan Dynasty. It was probably derived from ceramic kettles and wine pots, which were made of bronze and other metals and were a feature of Chinese life for thousands of years. Tea preparation during previous dynasties did not use a teapot. In the Tang Dynasty, a cauldron was used to boil ground tea, which was served in bowls. Song Dynasty tea was made by boiling water in a kettle then pouring the water into a bowl with finely ground tea leaves. From the end of the 17th century tea was shipped from China to Europe as part of the export of exotic spices and luxury goods. The ships that brought the tea also carried porcelain teapots. The majority of these teapots were painted in blue and white underglaze.
This Beautiful Chinese Blue & White Dragon Donut Hole Teapot with Lid is a great piece to add to an existing collection or is a great opportunity to start a new collection. Blue and white porcelain are great decorative pieces to add color, style and sophistication to any room. This teapot is approximately 9 1/2 inches tall (measuring from the top of the lid to the base), 11 1/2 inches wide (measured from handle to spout).