Asian Art I - 17th November 2010

Lot 118

A Chinese blanc de Chine teapot and cover

Estimate £500 - £800

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Description

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.