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Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Mythical Qilin, c. 1920s
$880
£675.80
€774.46
CA$1,238.82
A$1,387.76
CHF 721.81
MX$16,927.75
NOK 9,189.54
SEK 8,665.08
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Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and heat, the art of drinking tea (chayi) calls for a variety of teaware and utensils - both practical and decorative.
This round covered vessel dates to the early 20th century and would have been used as either a teapot for serving brewed tea or a ewer for dispensing boiled water during tea ceremony. The kettle is decorated with overglaze enamels in a bold palette of magenta pink, orange, and emerald green. On either side of the vessel, a cartouche encloses a mythical qilin, a gentle creature of benevolence and longevity. Riding on the qilin's back is the Goddess of Fertility, a Taoist deity who guides mothers through birth and childcare. The scene is enclosed by a pattern of flowers, trailing vines, and double happiness, a symbol of marital bliss.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Teapot has a minor chip on the spout.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CFC047B1stDibs: LU820025253392
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