Fashioned exclusively by hand in the refined ceramic tradition carried out in the workshop of Girolamo Francine in Este, this exquisite white ceramic teapot depicts a monkey riding on a snake's back. The monkey's curled tail forms the handle of the teapot and the snake, with its open mouth, creates the sinuous neck and spout in a harmonious balance of curves. A functional piece for an elegant afternoon tea with friends, this teapot doubles as a playful decorative accent in a living room on a console or side table.