Peony Teapot # 96140

The peony teapot presents a rounded body covered with layered flower relief, a domed floral lid, and a substantial loop handle with carved texture. Its sculptural surface makes the pot a focal point, while the short spout supports controlled pouring into small cups.

Mudan means peony, a motif deeply established in Chinese painting, textiles, and ceramics. Floral teapots belong to the wider Chinese tradition of shaping vessels around natural forms, and this one is used by lifting the rounded lid knob and pouring at the table.

Made in China, it has a dark pottery ground with reddish-brown highlights across the petals, leaves, handle, and lid. Rinse gently after a tea session, dry the textured recesses, and avoid abrasive tools that may catch on the relief.