Blue Sky Pelican Teapot

It's genuinely both! While many buyers purchase it as a charming decorative piece (and it absolutely shines in that role with its unique pelican design), it is a real, functional teapot. The construction quality is solid, and it pours well. Just be aware that the fill hole on top is quite small, which can make pouring hot water in a bit tricky. If you're planning to actually brew tea with it, you'll want to use loose leaf with a separate strainer rather than tea balls, since the spout opening won't accommodate most standard infusers.

Reviewers specifically praise the realistic detailing—it's not cartoonish at all. The pelican has great attention to detail in the sculpting and finish, with a charming, lifelike expression that gives it real character. It's what Blue Sky Clayworks does best: whimsical animal designs that still maintain artistic realism and quality craftsmanship.

Blue Sky Clayworks is known for excellent packaging, and reviewers mention their teapots arrive well-protected and damage-free. The ceramic construction is high quality and sturdy, so as long as you handle it with normal care (it is ceramic, after all), you shouldn't have issues. Just don't expect it to survive being dropped!

This teapot appeals to a pretty wide range! If you're a teapot collector looking for something truly unique and funky, this fits the bill perfectly—several collectors specifically mentioned adding it to their collection. It's also great for anyone who wants a conversation-starting decorative piece for their kitchen or shelf. And if you're someone who enjoys traditional loose-leaf brewing (the kind where you use a separate strainer), you'll appreciate both its functionality and its personality. Beginners will find it easy to display and enjoy without any special care requirements.

The teapot measures 11 inches long by 5.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall. Those dimensions include the pelican's full body length from beak to tail, so it's a statement piece that will definitely be noticed on your counter or shelf. While the exact liquid capacity isn't specified in the measurements, the size suggests it's a standard personal-to-small serving teapot rather than a large family-sized pot.