Antique Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Teapot Cover Red Blue Painted 17cm Wedgwood

Antique Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Teapot Cover Red Blue Painted 17cm WedgwoodA handsome antique Chinese export porcelain Imari teapot and cover, hand painted in the classic Imari palette of iron red, underglaze cobalt blue and gilt. 18th or early 19th century in the established Qing taste, made for the Western export market. The Imari palette taking its name from the Japanese port from which Arita porcelains were first exported in the 17th century was rapidly adopted at Jingdezhen for Chinese porcelain destined for European

depicting the personifications of the four kingdoms of the United Kingdom in classical low relief — a patriotic and decorative design produced by Wedgwood throughout the Victorian period

number 50 (highly sought-after low number)

decorative objects that anchor a refined display

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With its stunning tricolour design

Every detail of this plaque reflects Wedgwood’s dedication to quality: from the crisp

and spiritual leaders

including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's 1779 London showroom catalogue

Its combination of design

The classical motifs are finely modelled and sharply defined

Indulge in the refined elegance of this exquisite pair of 18th century Chinese export porcelain plates

While the piece is in good condition overall