An attractive late 19th-century Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain travelling teapot, dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880–1900, complete with its fitted woven wicker carrying case.
The cylindrical porcelain teapot is beautifully hand-decorated in the traditional Canton famille rose palette, with colourful figural scenes depicting Chinese domestic and courtyard life, interspersed with finely painted birds, butterflies, flowering peonies and scrolling foliage.
The richly detailed decoration features characteristic pink, green, turquoise, iron-red and gilt enamels, with shaped ornamental reserves and smaller circular bird-and-flower medallions.
The teapot retains its matching shallow porcelain cover, decorated with a central floral spray, together with its traditional cord-wrapped carrying handle, suspended between pierced porcelain lugs on the shoulders. A gracefully curved porcelain spout completes the distinctive form.
Of particular interest is the accompanying fitted travelling case, constructed from tightly woven natural cane or rattan, with a hinged lid, metal fastening plate and carrying fittings. The interior retains its striking red fabric lining and protective padding, originally intended to cushion and protect the porcelain during transportation.
These distinctive travelling teapots are an appealing form of Chinese export porcelain, combining traditional tea-drinking customs with the decorative craftsmanship of late Qing Canton workshops.
Dimensions – Porcelain Teapot
* Height: 14cm
* Length, including spout: approximately 15cm
* Width: approximately 11.5cm
* Weight: 595g (teapot only)
Condition
The teapot is in antique condition, with visible age-related wear. There is a noticeable chip to the upper neck rim, together with wear to the enamels and gilding, and staining or discolouration around the spout and carrying lugs.
The matching porcelain cover is present, and the cord-wrapped carrying handle survives.
The original-style wicker travelling case displays age-related wear, while the red fabric lining is significantly frayed and worn, with areas of exposed padding.
The photographs form an important part of the condition description and should be examined carefully.
An attractive and characterful example of late Qing Chinese Canton famille rose porcelain, particularly appealing for the survival of its fitted travelling case.
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Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.
As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.
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