Ref: W226
Archive item - not for sale
Chinese blue and white reticulated hexagonal teapot, Kangxi (1662-1722), the sides pierced with a hexagonal trellis motif revealing a painted interior wall, partitioned by bands of floral scroll and geometric zig-zag decoration, the top surface with six panels containing alternating landscape scenes and flowers issuing from rockwork, the curved spout and ear-shaped handle with floral decoration, the base pierced with a cash shaped motif; lacks cover.
Dimensions:
Height: 11.4cm (4 1/2in.)
Condition:
One hairline crack spanning bottom and reaching up sides and associated crack, starcrack between two of the trellis panels, chip and crack to rim, nibbles to top edge, flake to spout, hole to handle i
