Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Chinese reticulated teapot, Chongzhen (1627-1644), with four honeycomb panels between sprays of peony to the body, a continuous band containing scrolling lotus to the top and pattern of babao including a mirror and pearl to the lower section, the lid with pierced design and petal band, further piercing to the base.
Dimensions:
Height: 12cm. (4 3/4in.), width (handle to end of spout): 17.5cm. (6 7/8in.)
Condition:
lid with frits and chips to rim including painted shallow chip, firing crack to handle and small firing crack on body of the teapot and base of teapot.
Notes:
This pierced decoration was referred to as linglong or ‘devil’s work’ and is thought to have originated in Turkey before being transmitted to China in the 14th century.
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