A remarkable famille rose and gilt porcelain tea pot in “The Hundred Antiques” (Bo Gu) pattern. China, Qing dynasty (大清), 19th century, Tongzhi (1862-1874, 同治) period. Rare, particularly is such excellent condition! Finely potted with rounded body, S-shaped spout and two rectangular holders with fixed original handles made of twisted iron wire. Finely painted to the exterior in the delightful and rare “The Hundred Antiques” (Bo gu) pattern depicting antique objects, scholarly items, auspicious emblems, precious objects, porcelain vessels, sacred items, scholarly effects, flowers, medallions and auspicious symbols. Band of stylized lappets above the foot. Band with four floral reserves on ground of multi-color geometrical pattern around the top-rim. Cover decorated with vase, and scrolls of paper. Edge of the lid, end of the spout and top of handle-holders gilded. Dimensions: height (porcelain only with cover) - 12,5 cm; width (with spout) - c. 17,5 cm; diameter of the body - c. 13,5. Weight - 622 g. Provenance: private collection, Uppsala, Sweden. Daylight pictures included. ‘The Hundred Antiques’ is a Chinese decorative pattern that became popular in the 17th century and is commonly found in the arts of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Objects within this pattern can include antique bronzes, ceramics, scholar’s objects, and other three-dimensional decorative arts, and were often incorporated into auspicious rebuses. Conditions report: excellent condition, minimal wear to the painted and gilt decor only. Minor firing faults to include short firing crack to the top-rim. Check pictures for details. Worldwide delivery with online tracking. Delivery in EU by courier only!]