Chinese famille-verte moulded wine pot and cover, Kangxi (1662-1722), the moulded body decorated with eight panels of flowers, containing peony, prunus and chrysanthemum with gilding, with birds and butterflies, the upright handle in the form of bamboo with banded yellow pattern, the cover divided into seven compartments with peony. prunus blossom and leaves, the curved spout with sprays of flowers and gilded rim.
Dimensions:
Height: 17.5cm. (6 7/8in.)
Condition:
Neatly restored finial reattached and lid has been in two pieces 'hair-line' near base
Notes:
For a similar teapot and cover see the V&A Collection, Museum No. C.430&A-1926
