Categories: Ceramics, Oriental arts
Porcelain Globular Teapot – Kangxi Period Chinese Export Porcelain
£ 195.00
Categories: Ceramics, Oriental arts
Porcelain Globular Teapot – Kangxi Period Chinese Export Porcelain
£ 195.00
On offer is a rare and beautiful 18th century Chinese export porcelain teapot, dating to the Kangxi period (1662–1722). Made from fine porcelain in a globular form, it showcases lively floral decoration in a famille verte / Imari palette. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to the past — and a timeless presence in any interior.
Crafted during the golden age of Qing porcelain production at Jingdezhen, this globular teapot illustrates the international trade and fascination with tea culture in the early 18th century. With its vivid enamels and centuries-old character, it serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.
📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine porcelain – Qing Dynasty, Kangxi reign (1662–1722)
✅ Globular form with famille verte / Imari floral motifs
✅ Origin: Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi Province, China
✅ Condition: replacement metal handle, small chips to the lid, minor firing flaws to base — typical and expected for teapots of this period
✅ Unmarked base, consistent with export wares of the Kangxi era
✅ Includes accurate measurements: 5.5 in (height), 7.5 in (length including spout and handle)
✅ Rare survival of a functional export teapot — seldom encountered complete with lid
💡 STYLING TIP
This teapot works beautifully in both traditional and eclectic interiors. Display it in a cabinet of curiosities, alongside antique books, or as a centerpiece on a tea table for an authentic historic accent.
🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of 18th century Chinese export porcelain
✔️ Lovers of soulful, meaningful decor
✔️ Gift for history or tea enthusiasts
✔️ Display in libraries, galleries, or period-inspired interiors
🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Produced at the famous Jingdezhen kilns during the Kangxi reign, this teapot reflects the technical mastery and decorative brilliance of Qing porcelain. The globular form was especially popular for export to Europe, where tea drinking had become fashionable in the early 1700s. The later European metal handle replacement speaks to the object’s long life of use and preservation, a characteristic often found in authentic teapots of this age.
References: comparable Kangxi teapots are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and appear in leading auction sales of Chinese export porcelain.
📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Height: 5.5 in
• Length (spout to handle): 7.5 in
📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history, captured in porcelain and enamel. Rare to find in this condition, and seldom offered with such clarity and honesty. Ideal for those who value provenance, patina, and story.
stock code 200825
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