Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot - Late Qing dynasty / - Lot 228

Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot - Late Qing dynasty / Republic period (circa 1880-1930) Cylindrical porcelain teapot decorated in the famille rose palette (粉彩, fěn cǎi), featuring finely hand-painted figurative scenes on each side: one panel depicting a ceremonial procession with banner bearers and parasol, the other depicting literati and their assistants in a garden, surrounded by flowers and decorative objects; original flat lid adorned with floral motifs and a domed knob, blackened metal mobile handle secured by loop fasteners; top also decorated with painted flowers; base bearing a slightly faded red square mark, typical of late Qing dynasty and early Republic period production; dimensions: height 14.5 cm, weight 946 g; condition: good old condition, with enamel wear and minor surface marks due to age and use.