17 - CHINA – Rare porcelain tea set, consisting of a lidded teapot, six cups, and a tray, decorated in underglaze blue and iron-red with bats amid stylized clouds. The lid knob is adorned with the character Shou (寿), a symbol of longevity. The combination of bats, clouds, and the character Shou forms an auspicious motif associated with wishes for happiness and longevity.

CHINA – Rare porcelain tea set, consisting of a lidded teapot, six cups, and a tray, decorated in underglaze blue and iron-red with bats amid stylized clouds. The lid knob is adorned with the character Shou (寿), a symbol of longevity. The combination of bats, clouds, and the character Shou forms an auspicious motif associated with wishes for happiness and longevity. China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th–early 20th century. Probably made for court use or as a prestigious commission. Height: 14 cm Tray diameter: 28.5 cm Weight: 1 kilo 100 grs