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Teacup, Teapot, Tray, Lid, D58.69

Physical Description

Porcelain tray, teapot with lid and two cups with floral and insect decoration. Each item has narrative scenes from a love story. Small teacups with handle. Teapot with knob on lid. Tray has low sides which flare out slightly.

Research Notes

Figures, love story —Professor Kelun Chen
Mainly made for oversea export purpose. Body made in Jingdezhen, painted in Guangdong
Teacup, teapot Guangcai pattern design of figures, birds and flowers
Teacup, teapot Guangcai pattern design of figures, birds and flowers —Professor Kelun Chen
porcelain
overglaze
Figures, love story
19th century
Qing Dynasty
Body made in Jingdezhen; Color painted in Guangdong
Mainly made for oversea trading purpose

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Tray): 21.5 x 275 x 230mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Teapot): 71 x 144 x 95mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Lid): 26.5 x 57 x 57mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (d - Cup): 57 x 82 x 59mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (e - Cup): 57 x 82 x 59mm

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