Beschreibung:

Early 18th century, Japan An unusual style novelty teapot with a thin curved spout and C-handle. Both sides feature a cartouche, deeply sunk into the pot with small figural reliefs. One side showing a foo dog and a flower, the other side showing a rock and flower. The lid and top border as chrysanthemum flower petals. The flat unglazed base is not marked. L 14.5 cm (handle to spout), H 11 cm Lit: 'Fine & Curious, Japanese export porcelain in Dutch collections', by Christiaan J.A. Jörg, 2003, page 195, two similar pots from a private collection are illustrated and discussed. Some damage to end of spout and some crazing of the glaze. Some wear of the pattern and manufacturing flaws and irregularities. No other damage and no restoration.