A RARE WUCAI TEAPOT AND COVER, 17TH CENTURY
A RARE WUCAI TEAPOT AND COVER
17TH CENTURY
The bud-shaped body is decorated with a shaped cartouche enclosing flowering leafy branches in reserve on a densely arranged network of hexagons, each enclosing a stylised blossom. The handle and spout are decorated with loosely arranged stylised clouds. The cover is similarly decorated with three flower roundels on a geometrical ground.
9 ¾ in. (28.8 cm.) wide
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A RARE WUCAI TEAPOT AND COVER
17TH CENTURY
The bud-shaped body is decorated with a shaped cartouche enclosing flowering leafy branches in reserve on a densely arranged network of hexagons, each enclosing a stylised blossom. The handle and spout are decorated with loosely arranged stylised clouds. The cover is similarly decorated with three flower roundels on a geometrical ground.
9 ¾ in. (28.8 cm.) wide
Special Notice
VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium