Globular shaped porcelain teapot from China has a subtle, “en camaïeu” (monochromatic) iron-red enamel floral design in the famille rose style.
The same nicely painted decoration is found on both sides of the teapot.
Teapot was made for export to North America and Europe and stands 5-1/4″ tall.
When the spout broke off sometime in the late 1700s to early 1800s, the teapot was taken to a silversmith for replacement. A family of great wealth must have originally owned this piece, as the silver repair indicates.
Another example of a Chinese porcelain teapot with its original spout intact.
Photo courtesy of Pater Gratia Oriental Art
Tags: Chinese, metal spout, porcelain, silver