Octagonal teapot in blue and white porcelain, China Export, - Lot 59

Octagonal teapot in blue and white porcelain, China Export, Qianlong period Small faceted octagonal porcelain teapot, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with stylized floral motifs and foliage on each panel, executed with brushwork and variations in tone, matching domed lid with coordinated decoration and rounded knob, short, slightly flared spout with a small chip at the end, opposite loop handle, unglazed interior at the opening with traces of firing and impurities characteristic of Jingdezhen production intended for export in the XVIIIᵉ century, model inspired by European metal forms. Details: Height: 10 cm - Width: 12.5 cm - Weight: 266 g - Material: porcelain - Origin: China - Period: Qianlong (1736-1795) - Condition: enamel wear, firing defects, small chip at spout, otherwise good overall condition.