February Teapot by Yellena James

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Working primarily in pen and ink combined with opaque watercolors, Portland, Oregon-based artist Yellena James's complex style is focused on quality of line and harmony of elements. Intrigued by microscopic worlds, her multilayered compositions are full of intimately detailed elements that "morph into beautifully chaotic organic structures." In bringing her imaginary world to the elegant simplicity of the Bauhaus-inspired Arzberg teapot, Yellena hopes "you will find joy in turning it around, following the movement of elements that flow together and dance along its contour."

The Arzberg Teapot has been a Crate and Barrel classic since the day we first opened our doors 50 years ago on December 7, 1962. Inspired by the Bauhaus school, its perfectly simple shape was designed in 1931 for the Arzberg porcelain factory in Germany. A young college student by the name of Gordon Segal first bought the teapot as a birthday present for his mother who loved making tea in the afternoon. When he opened the very first Crate and Barrel store in Chicago with his wife, Carole, he bought it again. And again. And again. In a 12-month celebration of our 50th anniversary year, we have invited 12 international designers to envision the Arzberg teapot as their artistic canvas. Each is a limited-edition collector's item, numbered and signed by the artist.

50th Anniversary Arzberg Teapot-February by Yellena James. 5.75" dia. x 6"H

• Limited-edition release of 200
• Purchase online only
• Limit one per customer
• Packaged in a special collector's box crafted of FSC-certified pine wood
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity
• Pure porcelain
• Dishwasher- and microwave-safe
• Made in Germany

Overall DimensionsHeight: 6" Diameter: 5.75"