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Chinese Export Pseudo Tobacco Leaf Teapot, c. 1790

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Chinese Export porcelain pseudo tobacco leaf teapot, the body painted with a large pink tobacco leaf to one side and a scroll to the other, the molded spout and handle with a rosette, further decorated with flower sprays, insects and bamboo; the rim and cover with a narrow rouge de fer and gilt border.

Pierre Debomy states few pieces with this motif are known and suggests it is found only on tea services.
See Pierre L. Debomy "Tobacco Leaf and Pseudo, A Tentative Inventory", (Sevres: Societe des Amis du Musee National de Ceramique, 2013) pp. 230-233.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Porcelain
Condition:	Good. Fine condition- no chips cracks or repairs.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	5104007
Incollect Reference #:	843966

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	5.5 in;	Diam.	5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	13.97 cm;	Diam.	12.7 cm;

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