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Since 1921, Italian company Alessi has been known for its innovative and creative designs. It attracts some of the world’s foremost architects and designers to create its distinctive range of products for the home.

Part of Alessi's ongoing collaboration with the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, Giovannoni Stefano's OrienTales designs are contemporary interpretations of the millennial tradition of Chinese applied arts.

This cheerful monkey comes with his own spoon, both executed in fine bone china. It complements the Banana Milk Bowl Milk Jug.

• 11L x 8W x 5H cm