Blue & White Antique Porcelain Tea Pot
$120.00
Late 19th-century blue and white porcelain teapot with domed lid, curved spout, and cobalt floral landscape motif, blending Chinese and Japanese stylistic elements.
• Time Period: Late 19th Century
• Origin: East Asia (China or Japan)
• Maker/Brand: Unmarked
• Medium: Glazed porcelain
• Style: Blue & White Export / Asian Decorative
• Condition: Excellent; no visible chips or cracks
• Decoration: Cobalt underglaze floral scene with foliate banding
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 inches tall
1 in stock
Description
Blue & White Antique Porcelain Teapot — an elegant fusion of East Asian decorative traditions rendered in cobalt and porcelain. This vintage teapot features a classic round body, domed lid with finial, and a gently arched spout. The body is richly decorated in underglaze blue with a continuous floral and landscape motif, framed by traditional scrollwork along the rim and lid.
Blue and white porcelain has deep roots in both Chinese and Japanese ceramics, evolving as a prized aesthetic since the Yuan Dynasty and later refined through the Ming and Qing periods. The cobalt pigment, imported from the Middle East in early centuries, gave rise to a decorative style admired across cultures. During the 19th century, these wares became popular export goods in Europe and America, prized for their elegance and durability. Japan’s sometsuke tradition similarly adapted Chinese blue-and-white styles while adding local flourishes
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Whether displayed as a stand-alone collectible or integrated into a blue-and-white grouping, this teapot offers enduring beauty and cultural richness. A thoughtful addition for lovers of antique Asian ceramics.
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