Beautiful 18th century Chinese export porcelain teapot with matching cup and saucer. Decorated with European-style Puce Camaieu floral sprays inspired by patterns on Meissen porcelain of the same period. Fully gilded handle, spout and finial of the teapot. Gilded handle and rim of the cup. Gilding on the saucer is mostly gone.
Condition
Teapot – Very small flea bite on the tip of the spout. Couple of minor firing flaws. One chip on the inside of the cover.
Cup – Loss of gilding. Otherwise in excellent condition.
Saucer – Wear to the enamels in the middle. One small flea bite on the rim. Faint hairline star crack in the middle.
All three have wear to the gilding consistent with age and usage.
Complete condition report available upon request.
Dimensions
Teapot: height 15 cm, width 20 cm
Cup: height 5.5 cm, width 9 cm
Saucer: diameter 12.5 cm
Origin: China
Date of production: Qianlong period, mid-18th century
Materials: porcelain, puce enamels, gilding
