Polychrome porcelain teapot, pink family, Canton, late 19th century

Enameled porcelain teapot with white overglaze decoration and polychrome enamels from the “Familia Rosa” collection. It has a cylindrical body with a handle and curved spout, and a lid with a gold floral finial. It is profusely decorated with alternating panels showing scenes of figures in palace interiors and panels with motifs of birds, flowers, and butterflies, in the dense and detailed style characteristic of Cantonese art.

Size: 15 x 21 x 13 cm