Lot 152
  • 152

A rare Bow blue and white miniature teapot and cover, circa 1755-57

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • PORCELAIN
  • 6.4cm., 2 1/2 in. high
of squat globular form, painted in underglaze-blue with pavilions on two islands and small boats in a river landscape, minor short haircrack to the spout.

Provenance

Acquired from Roderick Jellicoe, London, 18th February 2000

Condition

There is a short very fine hairline crack to the tip of the spout.
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