A utterly charming and expertly crafted majolica teapot in the form of a wide-eyed monkey clutching an oversized yellow citrus fruit — his curling tail forming the handle, his expressive face serving as the lid. The hand-painted fur texture is rendered with remarkable detail and warmth, the kind of craft that separates a true artisan piece from a decorative trinket.
Equal parts functional teapot and sculptural object. Display it on a shelf, style it on a bar cart, or actually use it — it commands a room either way.
Time Period: c. 1960s–1980s
Origin: Southern European / Mediterranean attributed
Design Style: Majolica / Figural / Tropical / Whimsical
Dimensions: 10 x 10 in
Condition: Very good — glaze vivid, no chips noted
Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO CŪRATED
All sales final. Minor variations from images may occur.
A utterly charming and expertly crafted majolica teapot in the form of a wide-eyed monkey clutching an oversized yellow citrus fruit — his curling tail forming the handle, his expressive face serving as the lid. The hand-painted fur texture is rendered with remarkable detail and warmth, the kind of craft that separates a true artisan piece from a decorative trinket.
Equal parts functional teapot and sculptural object. Display it on a shelf, style it on a bar cart, or actually use it — it commands a room either way.
Time Period: c. 1960s–1980s
Origin: Southern European / Mediterranean attributed
Design Style: Majolica / Figural / Tropical / Whimsical
Dimensions: 10 x 10 in
Condition: Very good — glaze vivid, no chips noted
Collection: La Tropicana by DĒSSO CŪRATED
All sales final. Minor variations from images may occur.
