Chinese porcelain teapot with blue-and-white landscape...

A porcelain teapot in the shape of a pumpkin (ribbed), from the Qing Dynasty, for export. Dimensions : Total height (including lid): about 11.5 cm Length (handle to spout): about 14.5 cm Decor: Reserve panels with landscapes of mountains and rivers painted in cobalt blue, decorative borders with red-brown enamel and gilded highlights on the neck and the top of the body. The piece is molded with ribs (melon-shaped / lobed). Condition: - The lid knop (finial) shows an old small restoration. - Two short cracks along the rim of the body opening (under the lid). - The gilding shows natural wear due to age. - There is a trace of internal assembly of the body, invisible from the outside. Authentic antique object, nice patina of time. Sold as shown in the photos.

Estimate:£127.08

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