QuiltGuppy said 2011-04-21 20:20:03 -0400

Strange Teapots...

Every now and then, while browsing the different websites, I’ve come across some teapots that just strike me as bizarre. I was wondering what you’ve found out there…

Here are three that I’ve seen recently that crack me up.

No words for this one, other than to point out the unfortunate placement of the spout. http://stores.capitalteas.com/-strse-287/Fat-Buddha/Detail.bok

Yes, the tea comes out of the swan’s rear end. http://stores.capitalteas.com/-strse-292/Black-Swan-Set/Detail.bok

Perhaps a bit too feminine? http://www.americantearoom.com/volumptuous-yi-xing-clay-teapot.html

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Uniquity said 2011-04-21 21:01:48 -0400

I’ve gotta say, I think the swan one is beautiful. That’s weird? : )

QuiltGuppy said 2011-04-21 22:31:48 -0400

I think it’s beautiful, too, except that the tea pours from its rear end. That’s what made me laugh.

Jessie said 2011-04-21 21:39:37 -0400

I thought of the American Tea Room yixing as soon as I saw the title of this topic!

ashmanra said 2011-04-22 00:00:14 -0400

I was thinking of starting a breast cancer support group at our church. I think you just found the perfect teapot for our meetings! :D

QuiltGuppy said 2011-04-22 07:44:34 -0400

That would be perfect for that! :)

myspecialtea :) said 2011-04-22 18:52:22 -0400

I LOVE the Swan’s Tea cups!!! nice….

Jenny said 2011-04-29 02:51:24 -0400

Second!

kuanyin said 2011-04-23 17:36:12 -0400

This is so very similar, but actually seems to be a more detailed teapot. I almost like it!

http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/t1851.html

Spot52 said 2011-04-23 17:41:17 -0400

Uh, that is the first one to make me physically sick.

QuiltGuppy said 2011-04-23 17:44:32 -0400

LOL! Nice find. ;)

Daniil said 2011-05-01 11:36:01 -0400

It must be especially great with Tie Guan Yin or any unfermented oolongs for authentic shade experience ;)

Mel said 2011-04-23 18:46:34 -0400

Octopus teapots! I love them all! Especially the little purple one, and the first one shown…
http://www.witheringleaves.com/octopus-teapots

I love weird cups, like one with faces or silly figures.

Or any fan of The Smiths will love this one..
http://teapotsteapotsteapots.blogspot.com/2005/08/morrissey-teapot.html
And one more of pumpkin fans…I want this one!!! Shoot, I want them all!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/18435837/pumpkin-teapot?ref=sr_gallery_20

Janefan said 2011-04-23 22:16:43 -0400

Great thread! Love the octopi, although I must admit I thought it would have 8 spouts! (something along the lines of this one: http://www.theteaenthusiastsscrapbook.com/.a/6a01348543f894970c014e6002e53b970c-pi)

there are at least 3 recent entries on unique and beautiful teapots, from the recent exhibit at the Morris Museum, and the blogger’s personal collection, on this blog: http://www.theteaenthusiastsscrapbook.com/the-tea-enthusiasts-scra/
(not sure if the blogger is on Steepster, can’t remember how I found her site!)

Janefan said 2011-04-23 22:20:53 -0400

Also this Tea Time Pottery exhibit in Sanford, NC is on for another week but I’m not going to be able to make it: http://www.ncpotterycenter.com/exhibitions1.htm

there are a few pics of some of the teapots here, about halfway down:
http://carolinaarts.com/wordpress/2011/04/18/close-call-in-seagrove-nc-while-attending-celebration-of-seagrove-potters-3rd-annual-spring-kiln-openings/

kuanyin said 2011-04-24 13:03:54 -0400

Really, these are just tacky….

http://www.necessiteas.com/storename/necessiteas/dept/117237/ItemDetail-10539852.aspx
http://www.necessiteas.com/storename/necessiteas/dept/117237/ItemDetail-10539851.aspx