Minneapolis Institute of Art

Miniature Teapot

Liu P'ei

Date

mid to late 17th century

Medium

I-hsing stoneware

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This miniature stoneware teapot is of the classic brick-red color associated with I-hsing ware. A brief poetic line engraved before firing reads: One spoonful of talent fills eight pecks. followed by the engraved sinature of Liu P'ei. Under the base is impressed a potter's seal of Chih-yuu which might possibly be an art name of Liu P'ei. Inside the lid is a standard mark, commonly used on small teapots shui-p'ing indicating that the tip of the spout and the teapots rim are level so the lid will sit flat across them, a standard position indicating the pot is empty. China, Asia

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