Description:

East Asia, China, Late Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A playful tea pot, of a petite size to hold just one cup of tea, with a charming squirrel finial on the top of its lid, all formed from 43% silver and copper. Around the body, which is delightfully shaped like a pumpkin, there are nine different applied relief human figures. The body stands on a cinquefoil leaf-shaped foot and has a delicate spout projecting from one side. The handle is decorated with a wrapped wire decorated with vines and four leaves. Size: 4.2" W x 5.75" H (10.7 cm x 14.6 cm); silver quality: 43%; weight: 148.3 grams

Provenance: ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, collected in the late 20th century

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#172188

  • Condition: Dark toning that could be polished. Small area of green patina on handle, else intact and very good.

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