Chinese soft paste blue and white miniature teapot, Kangxi (1662-1722)

  

Condition: two small chips to end of spout and slight glaze crazing to lid. A teapot of similar design can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum (AK-NM-6833-A).

The lotus, Buddhist emblem of truth, purity and enlightenment, was a popular design motif in Chinese ceramics from the arrival of Buddhism in the Southern Song Dynasty (420-589). A fully opened flower, as seen on this teapot, refers to full awakening, and could be a humorous reference to the stimulating properties of tea.

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The item "Chinese soft paste blue and white miniature teapot, Kangxi (1662-1722)" is in sale since Friday, January 29, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Chinese\Porcelain". The seller is "guestandgray" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Chinese
• Country of Origin: China
• Product: Tea Pot/Set
• Age: Pre-1800
• Primary Material: Porcelain
• Features: Handpainted
• Antique: Yes
• Sub-Type: Ceramic
• Original/Repro: Antique Original
• Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911)