Fine Asian Art

A BLUE AND WHITE 'KRAAK' PORCELAIN TEAPOT, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620)

h cm 19,2

Of globular form with six lobes, featuring an arched loop handle and a curved spout, painted with floral panels.

Provenance: private collection, Liguria.

Catalog notes:

For a similar teapot, see the example in the Gardiner Museum, Toronto, accession number G01.2.24. See also the teapot sold at Christie's, live auction 5946, European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries Part II, April 17, 2014, London, lot no. 256.

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