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Guangxu-period porcelain verseuse from China, 12 cm high, 12 cm wide and 10 cm in diameter, in excellent condition with minimal wear, featuring naturalistic relief-imitation wood handle and spout and polychrome Famille Rose decoration with a red base seal mark.
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Rare Chinese porcelain teapot – Tongzhi era (19th century)
Elevate your collection with this scholar’s teapot, a cabinet piece of great finesse, characteristic of imperial production from the late 19th century.
Exceptional Naturalistic Design: The handle high and the spout are relief-sculpted to imitate gnarly wood (often associated with pine, a symbol of longevity), creating a striking contrast with the whiteness of the porcelain.
Polychrome "Famille Rose" Decoration: One side richly adorned with a flowering garden in delicate enamels, and the opposite side features swallows in flight above stylized waves, symbols of happiness and renewal.
Origin Signature: Presence of a red seal-like mark under the base, attesting to its provenance and authentic character.
Cabinet Format: Harmonious dimensions of 12 x 12 x 10 cm, ideal for a collector’s display case or refined decoration.
A piece of character, blending the technical mastery of trompe-l'œil with the delicacy of traditional Chinese painting.
Rare Chinese porcelain teapot – Tongzhi era (19th century)
Elevate your collection with this scholar’s teapot, a cabinet piece of great finesse, characteristic of imperial production from the late 19th century.
Exceptional Naturalistic Design: The handle high and the spout are relief-sculpted to imitate gnarly wood (often associated with pine, a symbol of longevity), creating a striking contrast with the whiteness of the porcelain.
Polychrome "Famille Rose" Decoration: One side richly adorned with a flowering garden in delicate enamels, and the opposite side features swallows in flight above stylized waves, symbols of happiness and renewal.
Origin Signature: Presence of a red seal-like mark under the base, attesting to its provenance and authentic character.
Cabinet Format: Harmonious dimensions of 12 x 12 x 10 cm, ideal for a collector’s display case or refined decoration.
A piece of character, blending the technical mastery of trompe-l'œil with the delicacy of traditional Chinese painting.
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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Pitcher
Material
Porcelain
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
12 cm
Diameter
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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