Chinese provincial double spout Teapot, early C20th
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| Auction Start: | 06/04/25 20:15:00 UTC |
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LOT NUMBER 18
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LOT NUMBER 18
Chinese provincial double spout Teapot, early C20th
This is a rather unusual teapot, the near spherical body with two spouts, a large angular loop handle and a rounded conical cover with a flattened ball knob, the interior with a central dividing wall and the lid with two cut outs to accommodate this, the glaze slightly off white with a fine craquelure and sketchily painted with typical lakeside scenes including pavilions, trees and rocks. Blue and white teapots with two spouts and a central interior division were made for export during the Kangxi period (1662-1722) but this example is much later, probably dating to the early twentieth century, and, to judge from the coarse decoration, made for the domestic market, but, even if utilitarian ware, there do not seem to be many parallel examples. By tradition, teapots designed with two halves were intended to promote a harmonious relationship between a husband and wife as each could enjoy their favourite type or strength of tea, although it has equally been suggested that they were rather intended for use in tea shops so that differing tastes could be catered for at the same time. A new owner might like to carry out some experiments!| Size: | Ht (max) 16.5cm, Width (spout to spout) 16.5cm (body/max) 9.5cm, Base 6cm |
| Weight: | 490gm |
| Date: | 1920 |
| Condition: | Good condition, no issues |
| Estimate: | £40 – 60 |
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