A CHINESE GREY-GREEN JADE TEAPOT AND COVER

LATE QING DYNASTY/20TH CENTURY

The hexagonal body carved with shou characters above stylised waves and rocks, an animal mask to the spout and the handle with scrollwork and inlaid with two rubies, the rim with a band of key fret, the cover with a lion dog finial and two brocade balls with ribbons, 15.5cm. (2)

Provenance: a Monégasque private collection.

Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware II, vol.41, p.267 and p.290, no.205 and no.222 for similar jade teapots.