Ceramic teapot, 'Turtle'
Crawling toward the ocean on tiny flippers, a baby sea turtle pauses to glance skyward before submerging itself in the Balinese surf. The minuscule creature lends a poignant charm to the voluptuous contours of this handcrafted teapot. An original design by Putu Oka Mahendra, its deep blue-green color is inspired by the cool rainforest and complemented by a handle of rattan.
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