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17TH CENTURY
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A SMALL DEHUA POMEGRANATE-FORM TEAPOT AND COVER
17TH CENTURY
The teapot is formed as a pomegranate resting on a star-shaped foot simulating the calyx, with the straight spout opposite a branch-form handle. The body is molded with leafy sprigs and the cover is further molded with a leafy spray and surmounted by a twig-loop finial. Both are covered on the exterior with a transparent glaze and are fitted with 18th-century continental silver mounts.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) wide
17TH CENTURY
The teapot is formed as a pomegranate resting on a star-shaped foot simulating the calyx, with the straight spout opposite a branch-form handle. The body is molded with leafy sprigs and the cover is further molded with a leafy spray and surmounted by a twig-loop finial. Both are covered on the exterior with a transparent glaze and are fitted with 18th-century continental silver mounts.
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) wide
Provenance
Collection of Alexandre J. Argyropoulos (1894-1978), Greek Ambassador to China, late 1940s-early 1950s, and thence by descent within the family.
J. J. Lally & Co., New York.
J. J. Lally & Co., New York.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina (葛曼琪)
Senior Specialist, VP