A rare famille verte double spouted teapot, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £700 - 900 (€990 - 1,300). Photo Bonhams.

Of moulded melon form with further petals at shoulder, enamelled with sprays of red flowers, raised bracket handle and moulded cover, the interior divided into two compartments (restoration), 16cm high

Notes: Bearing a paper label from 'Hancock, 37 Bury Street, St. James', SW1'.

For a similar example decorated in underglaze blue, see the Indianapolis Museum of Art, accession no. 1994.224A-B.

Bonhams. ASIAN ART, 18 Nov 2015 11:00 GMT - EDINBURGH