A CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN TEAPOT AND COVER CIRCA 1775-85

the teapot colorfully painted on the front and reverse with a large blossom and other smaller flowers and sprigs against and amidst an arrangement of large overlapping leaves and set with a bamboo-molded handle and spout, the cover with scattered floral sprigs around the flower bud knop. Minor chip.

Property from the Estate of Laurance S. Rockefeller, sold, Sotheby's, New York, October 12, 2005, lot 541