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Chinese Enamelware Teapot with Twin Dragons, c. 1900

$360
$48025% Off
£271.68
£362.2425% Off
€311.03
€414.7125% Off
CA$507.72
CA$676.9625% Off
A$557.41
A$743.2225% Off
CHF 290.80
CHF 387.7425% Off
MX$6,745.47
MX$8,993.9625% Off
NOK 3,644.77
NOK 4,859.6925% Off
SEK 3,434.33
SEK 4,579.1125% Off
DKK 2,321.79
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About the Item

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 rounded teapot dates to the early 20th century and is densely decorated with opaque overglaze enamels in a palette of black, pink, creme and turquoise. The sides are decorated with two dragons soaring through the night sky towards a flaming pearl, an emblem of the sun, of the moon, of balance, and of power. Painted with thick linework, the decoration has an almost cartoonish appearance and is a charming example of a traditional motif. From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Ceramic,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CFC1281stDibs: LU820025175202

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