Bidspirit auction | 2 Chinese Export Child's Teapots


2 Chinese Export Child's Teapots - Group of two Chinese export blue and white children's teapots, Kangxi. One of a compressed, globular form with a branch spout and handle decorated with blossoming iris; flat cover with a peach finial. The other of a widely fluted pear shape with conforming cover decorated with landscapes. Provenance: Van der Gulik, Amsterdam, 1983; Christie's, New York, ”The Angus MacCuaig Percival Estate, ” 29 January 1985, Lot 82; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Larger) height: 3 1/4 in x width: 5 3/4 in x diameter: 3 1/4 in. (Smaller) height: 3 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in x diameter: 2 3/4 in. Condition: There are no noticeable cracks, chips, losses, or restorations when viewed under UV light. Very light wear to the undersides. The smaller pot with several small firing flaws to the upper rim.