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Original Canton enamel on copper water pot in Republic period style (early 20th century), with a 'Three Abundances' motif and green longevity characters; base turquoise-blue enamel bearing a four-character 'Qianlong Nian Zhi' mark, dimensions 4.5 × 7.5 cm.

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Chinese Canton painted enamel on copper water pot, late Qing‑Republic period, early 20th century, with apocryphal Qianlong mark.
Square form with chamfered corners. Exterior decorated with “Three Abundances” motif of finger‑citron, pomegranate, melon, together with green shou longevity characters on each panel. Inner surface in dark‑blue enamel, base covered with turquoise‑blue enamel bearing a four‑character “Qianlong Nian Zhi” mark in blue enamel.

Size: H4.5 * W7.5 * 7.5cm

Condition Report:
Overall good original condition, no cracks, no chips, no restoration. Minor wear to enamel and surface tarnish on the metal rim consistent with age. Faint rubbing on high points of painted decoration. Base enamel intact with fine age‑related crazing.