Art Deco Czechoslovakian Orange Teapot with Blue Trees in Landscape Chinese lacquer to be used as drinking

to be used as drinking cups

The strong frame or foundation of the basket appears to be hazel

They were beautifully made

Cotton and nicely woven

Art Deco Czechoslovakian Orange Teapot with Blue Trees in Landscape Chinese lacquer to be used as drinkingWhat a charming teapot! This one really makes me want to host an afternoon tea simply in order to serve from it. Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s or so and gorgeously decorated, it is untraceable to a specific maker, though it reminds me so much of the work of Clarice Cliff (British), which I have fallen in love with of late. I find the palette extraordinary, with bright orange body, blue trees against yellow sky and green and pink rolling hills,