CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
CLEIJ
ORIENTAL ART
Chinese Famille Rose teapot with figures
Description
This unique teapot has the appearance of the well-known blue and white pieces with
scenes from dramas from the reign of the Chinese emperor Kangxi (1662-1722). However,
instead of using underglaze blue, the decoration is executed in a variety of overglaze
enamels, with rose being the dominant color. The thick and opaque enamels are typical
for the reign of the Chinese emperor Yongzheng (1723-1735). However, the depicted
scene and the style of decoration, with for example the typical cloud scrolls, are
still typical for the earlier reign of Kangxi. Hence this teapot dates from the
end of the reign of Kangxi, or the beginning of the reign of Yongzheng. The decoration
consists of two Chinese figures strolling through a garden, in which an attractive
pavilion is standing. The rim is decorated with flower medallions reserved on a
light blue ornamental band. The lid is decorated with a similar band as well as
three small flowers. The overall decoration is of exceptional quality and
beauty. This museum quality teapot certainly belongs to the earliest examples of
Chinese export porcelain in the Famille Rose style. The length of this teapot
from handle to spout is about 7 inches (18 cm) and the height including the lid
almost 5 inches (12.5 cm).
Condition
Excellent, with minimal rubbing to the enameled highlights as well as a stress fracture
in the base of the handle.
Age
Kangxi or Yongzheng, circa 1720.
Price upon request
Please refer to
item no. 1KE049 when making inquiries.
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