A Chinese Export blue and white teapot and cover with gilt metal mounts, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)

of compressed globular form, painted on each side with a landscape panel, set with a bamboo moulded spout and handle, the finial of the cover surmounted with a silver-gilt peacock and chain, with a pierced wood stand, haircracks and minor chips.

Acquired from David Lay, Penzance, 23rd January 1992

Network of hair/glaze cracks to lower part of spout. Haircrack directly beneath spout, approx. 3in.length. Haircrack around lower handle terminal. Small chip to rim of cover. Shallow chip to inner rim of teapot. Minor fritting to spout.
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