30 - China – Small blue-and-white porcelain teapot with relief decoration – Qianlong mark – 19th century

China – Small blue-and-white porcelain teapot with relief decoration – Qianlong mark – 19th century A charming small blue-and-white Chinese porcelain teapot, with a flattened circular shape, featuring an elegant relief decoration composed of radiating motifs and small flowers painted in cobalt blue. It features a short spout, an openwork handle, and a small removable lid with a ring-shaped knob. The piece is distinguished by the delicacy of its molded decoration and the harmony of its floral motifs. On the underside of the base is a six-character mark of Emperor Qianlong (1736–1795), painted in underglaze blue, which is likely apocryphal. Condition: Appears to be in good overall condition, with slight signs of wear. Dimensions and weight: H. 5 × Ø 11 cm – 0.230 kg.