Zigzag spout, bulb-shaped body and raised handle; finely painted in blue underglaze, featuring two frames depicting two Chimeras; at the top of the body is a round band decorated with flowers; handle and sprout decorated with clouds, the cover is decorated with floral motifs. Featuring a big, star-shaped headline on the body; a restored breakage on the border and some chips on the border and at the inside of the cover - height 24 cm.

Notes: A similar teapot was sold at Christie’s, SALE 11640 – CHINESE EXPORT ART; 21 January 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza; lot. 197. 

See also the pair of teapots sold at Christie’s, SALE 5262 – CHRISTIE’S INTERIORS; 8 April 2014, London, South Kensington; lot. 47. 

Compare to the Guest & Gray teapot, Catalogue: Chinese Ming & Earlier Ceramics & Works of Art, Ref. Y441.

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