A Kutani teapot and cover
A Kutani teapot and cover

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A Kutani teapot and cover
modelled as a double gourd with branch loop handle with leaf terminals, the cover also moulded as a leaf, painted in coloured enamels and gilt with boys amongst entwined branches, all around slightly moulded rope and tassle decoration -- 6¼in. (10.8cm.) high, 19th Century, (cover repaired, some rubbing).
See Colour Plate 5.

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