A blue and white Kangxi porcelain pot for the export market, China, 17th century, with Ottoman mounts

of slightly tapering cylindrical form with domed lid linked to handle with metal chain, the porcelain body with floral designs and fine, faceted spout, palmette-form metal mounts around edges

In overall good condition, minor chips along handle and to finial of domed lid, chain securing spout to handle probably a later replacement, as viewed.
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