A FAMILLE VERTE 'FLORAL' QUATREFOIL TEAPOT AND COVER
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
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A FAMILLE VERTE 'FLORAL' QUATREFOIL TEAPOT AND COVER KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722) The teapot is modelled with an upright imitation-bamboo handle and an s-shaped spout. It is decorated with rectangular panels each enclosing branched flowers amongst insects in flight. The flat upper surface of the tea pot is decorated with panels enclosing flowerheads on a fish-scale ground. The shaped cover is decorated with flower sprays and is surmounted by a lotus bud finial. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
