1163
A Peking Enamel on Copper \'Floral\' Covered Teapot
Height 6 3/4 in., 17 cm.
Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
Sold
$18,000
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height 6 3/4 in., 17 cm.
Description
A Peking Enamel on Copper 'Floral' Covered Teapot
QIANLONG MARK
乾隆年製款 銅胎畫琺瑯皮球花提樑壺
the foliate base supporting lobed walls following its petaloid outline to the mouth rim and conforming ball-finial topped cover, all surmounted by a large loop handle and s-curve spout. Painted to the exterior with bubblelike bursts of radiant flowerheads against a powder white ground.
the foliate base supporting lobed walls following its petaloid outline to the mouth rim and conforming ball-finial topped cover, all surmounted by a large loop handle and s-curve spout. Painted to the exterior with bubblelike bursts of radiant flowerheads against a powder white ground.
Height 6 3/4 in., 17 cm.
Condition
The cover and body in overall good and structurally stable condition, the top handle wobbles ever so slightly with pressure. Showing areas of discoloration in the interior, some scattered tarnish spots at the gilt mounts. Minor flaking to enamel, most prominently in one fleabite at the body of the spout.
Weight:
313g with the cover
271g without the cover
Weight:
313g with the cover
271g without the cover