Lot Essay
For a related lime-ground vase, cf. Qing Imperial Porcelain, col. pl. 96.
(US$50,000-55,000)
(US$50,000-55,000)
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A FINE AND RARE LIME-GREEN GROUND FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT AND COVER
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A FINE AND RARE LIME-GREEN GROUND FAMILLE ROSE TEAPOT AND COVER
IRON-RED QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The ovoid body with an angular handle opposite a slender arched spout, decorated to the body with four stylized floral sprays amid smaller flowers issuing from leafy tendrils, the base encircled by formal lotus lappets, the rim by overlapping ruyi-heads, the globular finial decorated as a lotus head, all reserved on a vibrant lime-green-ground, the rims and finial gilt
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high
IRON-RED QIANLONG SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD
The ovoid body with an angular handle opposite a slender arched spout, decorated to the body with four stylized floral sprays amid smaller flowers issuing from leafy tendrils, the base encircled by formal lotus lappets, the rim by overlapping ruyi-heads, the globular finial decorated as a lotus head, all reserved on a vibrant lime-green-ground, the rims and finial gilt
5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high