Rare Silver Mounted Chinese Teapot

10237 A rare silver-mounted Chinese white glazed crackleware teapot, the body with applied prunus relief, the lid with silver strapwork attached by chain to the handle mount, the short spout similarly mounted, on a raised foot rim with glazed base. Lid with restored crack.

 

Chinese, 1680-1700

Contemporary silver mounts Dutch or German

 

Height: 4.25 ins (11 cms)                                          £3,000