Chinese export porcelain Canton teapot
Chinese export porcelain Canton teapot
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A Chinese export porcelain Canton teapot with bronze handles. Circa 1850. A chip to the lid as shown in the images.
Chinese Canton export teapots were crafted primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries for Western markets, particularly Europe and America. These porcelain teapots were made in Guangzhou (Canton), a key port in the China Trade era. T
hey often featured hand-painted decorations-such as landscapes, figures, and floral motifs-in vibrant famille rose or blue-and-white palettes. Highly prized for their beauty and craftsmanship, Canton teapots became symbols of wealth and global trade, blending Chinese artistry with Western tastes.
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, a key port in the China Trade era. They often featured hand-painted decorations-such as landscapes, figures, and floral motifs-in vibrant famille rose or blue-and-white palettes. Highly prized for their beauty and craftsmanship, Canton teapots became symbols of wealth and global trade, blending Chinese artistry with Western tastes.){kind=link}