AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot
AnyesAttic Metals Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot

Antique c. 1910s Chinese 琺瑯 'Falang' Painted Enamelwork, Canton Enamel Mini Copper Teapot

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THE ITEM
This exquisitely intricate piece is a work of Chinese Canton Enamel design.

The base enamel is a soft white upon which is the handpainted a delicate pattern of sophisticated detail. The pattern is composed of a rare combination of Peach Blossom, Peaches, Peonies and Chinese Chrysanthemums. There are accents of a stylised Ruyie cloud and Chinese Forget-me-not flower pattern all over and the interior is finished with the typical Chinese teal blue enamel. 

This fantastic work of art would make an excellent decorative art feature.

CONDITION
Very Good. No repairs. There is natural age wear to the enamel, predominantly to the lip of the handle and the rim edging. Wear is commensurable with the age of the piece, please see photos as part of the condition report. The underside of the base is marked with '乾隆年制' which translates as 'Produced in Qianlong's Year' [Reign] which were revived from 1912 until the early-1920s.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: c. 2" / 5 cm (including handle) by c. 4.9" / 12.5 cm width (across widest point). Base diameter: c 2.4" / 6.2 cm. Unpackaged weight: c. 0.2 kg / 150 g

NOTES
Teapot will be securely packaged and shipping will be insured. Shipping will be combined for multiple items.

A BIT OF HISTORY
Painted enamel was introduced into China during the 18th century, with the introduction attributed to French missionaries, this is reflected in the translation of the Chinese term “foreign porcelain.” A metal object, usually copper but sometimes silver or gold, is covered with a background layer of enamel (often white), is fired, and then is painted with coloured enamels before the final firing.

Refined enamels made in the emperor’s workshops and in private shops in Peking also became popular export items, and most of the Canton enamels used the Famille Rose colours. Enamel works were popularly produced until the end of the 19th century.