Astier de Villatte Trumpetvine Teapot | Part of the john derian collection, this striking teapot from Astier De Villatte is a testament to the parisian brand's spiritual ethos and john derian's iconic decoupage. Votary of pre-industrial fabrication, Astier De Villatte is celebrated for being the one and only studio in paris to hold and harbour the traditions of artisanal ceramic production. Restoring the ancestral systems of moulding and stamping, this piece is made using techniques from the middle ages which involve moulding a sheet of handmade clay, double firing the biscuit' piece and glazing the product in white enamel a lengthy process that requires a drying time of up to one month. Characterised by the whimsical floral design that adorns the side, an opulent curved handle and a delicate spout, the teapot is engraved with the brand's signature crest - depicting an interlacing a & v - alongside john derian's name in block Ceramic teapot Floral motif Head figure on the lid Part of the John Derian collection Handmade by master artisans Engraved with the brand's signature and initials of master artisan Clay sourced from quarries in the Paris basin Hand wash recommended Use dishwasher tablets free from phosphates Use moderate wash cycle with temperatures between 45 and 55'CMade in Paris COMPOSITION & SIZE90' Black Clay 10' White Enameled L: 31.5cm, W: 15cm, H: 25.5cm