China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). The baluster shaped, lobed teapot with high handle and straight spout, painted in underglaze blue with panels of precious objects and flowers, the cover with flower sprays.
Condition: A segment of the handle reglued, otherwise good condition. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by the grandfather of Mr. Holzapfel before 1970 and has been in the Holzapfel family ever since.