Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, Tongzhi mark, late Qi - Lot 243

Chinese famille rose porcelain teapot, Tongzhi mark, late Qing dynasty A globular porcelain teapot decorated in famille rose enamels, with a ring handle and straight spout, one side decorated with butterflies among blossoming flowers and the other with cranes in flight above stylized waves enhanced by enameled pastilles in relief, the lid surmounted by a peach-shaped knob with matching floral decoration, The base bears a hallmark in iron red "Da Qing Tongzhi Nian Zhi", an honorific mark, the style of enameling and decoration corresponding to a late Qing dynasty production, probably under Guangxu (circa 1875-1900), in the continuity of Tongzhi models. Details: Origin China; Qing dynasty; Tongzhi mark in iron red; dating late XIXᵉ century, circa 1875-1900; material famille rose porcelain; height 10 cm; diameter at base 7.5 cm; weight 359 g; condition light wear to enamels and gilding consistent with age, no cracks or major restoration observed.