Teavana Exclusive Collection Elephant Tea Pot (Yellow Edition)
Decorative Art / Ceramic Teaware • Teavana Exclusive Collection (Manufactured/Retail Brand)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Decorative Arts / Pop-Orientalism
Medium & Technique
Fine Bone China, hand-finished with high-gloss yellow pigment and gold trim gilt detailing
Creation Period
Early 21st Century (Circa 2010-2016)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 5-7 inches in height; globular/figural format
Subject Description
A functional ceramic teapot featuring a vibrant yellow glaze. The underside displays the Teavana logo—a stylized seated figure—and text confirming it as a 'Hand Finished Fine Bone China' piece. The design typically incorporates elephant motifs (evident in the handle/spout shape common to this line) and intricate geometric gold patterning on the lid and rims.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; no visible crazing, chips, or staining on the foot rim. Gilt appears intact.
Estimated Market Value
USD $40 - $85
Auction Estimate
USD $30 - $60
Provenance History
Mass-market retail provenance; originally sold through Teavana specialty stores (subsidiary of Starbucks) prior to the brand's boutique closure in 2017.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of late 20th/early 21st-century tea culture commercialization. It reflects the fusion of traditional bone china materials with modern, vibrant color palettes designed for the upscale lifestyle retail market.
Notable Features
Includes the official Teavana backstamp with the Buddha-like meditation logo and the specific '95' secondary mark, indicating batch or factory identification.
Condition Issues
None visible in the image; potential issues for this type of ceramic include gold-leaf wear from abrasive washing or thermal shock cracking.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve the gold gilding; avoid microwave use due to metallic content in the trim; store with acid-free paper between lid and body to prevent scratching.