A Meissen Kakiemon bullet-shaped teapot and cover with a bird's head spout and scrolling wishbone handle, painted with chrysanthemum branches issuing from rockwork, the reverse with a bird in flight above a lesser spray, the spout and handle enriched in iron-red (handle broken and re-stuck, chips to spout and rims, wear), blue crossed swords mark, circa 1735 -- 3¾in. high