Our Celadon elephant tea pot is both whimsical and steeped with tradition. An exaggerated elephant tail is the handle, while the raised trunk becomes the spout. In China a raised trunk is considered good luck. The elephant's rider is the lid. Celadon refers to the pale green glaze of the ancient Chinese stoneware. Celadon originated in China, but it is produced throughout Asia. Each country has its own unique shade, due to slight differences in the clays and materials used to create the distinguishing green glaze. While ancient porcelains found in China are unglazed, celadon is perhaps the earliest example of glazed porcelain in the world. It was first used for cups and bowls in very utilitarian manners, but soon lent itself to decoration. As celadon is technically stoneware, a dense clay ceramic, it is durable and naturally dishwasher and microwave safe. Reorient has a full line of Celadon dinnerware that is sourced from northern China at some of the oldest factories that still produce Celadon as it was a hundred years ago. The character and quality of each item is consistent with 19th century craftsmanship and will lend the mystique of old world Asia to your dinner setting.

Hand glazed porcelain teapot

Soft cool seafoam green

Elephant trunk up for good luck

Size: 10" x 8"H

Made in Northern China