Chinese chrysanthemum famille-rose teapot, Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Chinese chrysanthemum famille-rose teapot, Yongzheng (1723-1735)
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Description
Chinese chrysanthemum famille-rose teapot, Yongzheng (1723-1735), of globular form with straight spout, the foot with bands of moulded overlapping petals, the body decorated in fine overglaze enamels with two shaped panels containing flowering chrysanthemum, against a dense foliate scrolling meander with further chrysanthemum heads on a pink ground, the spout and handle with floral sprays in iron-red, the rim with a narrow band of floral roundels, the lid with moulded petals and a central chrysanthemum flower, surmounted by a bud-shaped finial.
Condition: Chip to rim, fritting and two small chips to inner rim of cover neatly restored
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| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration in the famille rose palette |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Good |
| Dimensions | Height: 9.5cm. (3 7/8 in.) |
Product REF: U692
