Collection of more than 1,000 antique teapots of a man in Binh Duong

(Dan Tri Newspaper) – After more than 10 years of collecting antique teapots, Mr. Nguyen Van Duong (40 years old, Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province) has amassed over 1,000 teapots of various designs and periods.

Duong's collection includes various types of teapots made of ceramic, earthenware, and porcelain, dating from the 6th century to the present day.

"My criteria is to prioritize Vietnamese and antique pottery, preferably around 30 years old or more," Mr. Duong said.

On the shelves in Mr. Duong's house, hundreds of teapots and vases of all colors, shapes, and sizes are displayed.

According to Duong, he initially just wanted to find familiar teapots that appeared in his childhood. The more he collected, the more fascinated he became by their beauty and stories.

In the early days, Duong wandered through antique and second-hand stalls in Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City to find teapots to buy. Later, he searched for old, antique teapots on forums specializing in buying and selling antiques.

In one corner of the yard, Mr. Duong displays hundreds of teapots of various sizes and styles. This is also the space where Mr. Duong enjoys tea with his family on weekends.

Most of Mr. Duong's teapots are made of ceramic. Others are made of porcelain from the Van Ninh, Nam Phong, and Saigon ceramic lines… All these artifacts have simple shapes, prints, and painted patterns, close to the life of Vietnamese people.

He brought out a Bat Trang ceramic tea set with rose patterns from the early 1980s to brew tea for his guests.

"Antique teapots are found in many places from the South to the North, and I usually buy them online, so I'm worried they might break during transportation," Mr. Duong said.

The vases and teapots displayed on wooden shelves come in various sizes, shapes, and colors, their surfaces clearly showing the passage of time. Some vases have simple decorative patterns and designs.

"The way these vases and teapots are displayed creates an antique and historically significant space, reflecting the richness and diversity of traditional ceramic art," Duong said.

These teapots originated in Saigon and Lai Thieu during the 1940s and 1960s.

This teapot is shaped like a fish, with a dominant green color and gold decorative details. The fish scales and eyes are meticulously rendered, highlighting the unique beauty of this Bien Hoa ceramic product.

These teapots from Southern Vietnam, produced between the 1970s and 1990s, feature animal shapes such as chickens, birds, and storks.

Bat Trang teapots were produced from the 1960s to the 1980s.

This Châu Ổ ceramic teapot from Quảng Ngãi , dating back to the 19th-20th century, features a custard apple shape and a glossy brown glaze. The lid is decorated with branch-like details, adding a unique touch to the design.

Many visitors were deeply moved when they saw the teapots that their families had owned and used during their childhood. Many people inquired about buying them, but Mr. Duong refused to sell. He considers his collection priceless treasures and plans to continue his hobby of collecting teapots in the future.

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