A Chinese blanc de Chine teapot and cover

A Chinese blanc de Chine teapot and cover, c.1700. Moulded with leafy branches, issuing from the irregular body, the cover moulded with further leaves, the base as a seven pointed star, the cover of a more creamy colour and with chips to the edge, 13.5cm. (2) Cf. P. J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, pl.61 E for a similar example.