Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Large Teapot – Japanese Geisha & Parasol Scene
Up for sale is a Victorian Aesthetic Movement pottery teapot featuring elaborate Chinoiserie/Japonisme transferware panels depicting a Japanese geisha holding a parasol amidst bamboo foliage.
The piece features a molded overhead fixed bail handle, gold gilt accents, decorative scrollwork borders, and an ornate, faceted lid depicting traditional Japanese architecture.
Key Features & Specifications:
Era: Late Victorian Aesthetic Movement (c. 1890s)
Style: Chinoiserie / Japonisme / Aesthetic Movement
Markings: Base stamped with registration numbers "RD SHAPE 223699" and "RD N° 225655"
Dimensions: Approx. 8.5" (21.5cm) Height to top of handle x 7.5" (19cm) Length from spout to back
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very good antique condition relative to age.
Pottery & Finish: Bright transfer colors and crisp detail. Natural glaze crazing across the cream body, consistent with Victorian pottery.
Wear: Minor rubbing to gold gilt highlights on rims and handle edges. No obvious major cracks or restoration observed upon inspection. Please review all detailed photos.
Included in Sale:
1x Antique Victorian Teapot with Lid
Fast dispatch packed with extreme care using thick bubble wrap and a double-walled box. Feel free to ask any questions!