Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot “Landscapes”, Qing dynasty

Small porcelain teapot with decorations in underglaze blue with white background. It has an octagonal base with a slightly flared foot that widens at the shoulders and ends in a narrow neck with a rounded rim.  The finely molded mouthpiece and handle are arranged on opposite sides of the teapot body. A small octagonal lid, also octagonal, with a convex profile, ending in a lotus bulb, crowns the piece.

Above the narrow neck is a decorative border of geometric elements; a succession of scenes and landscapes filled with natural elements, flowers and characters decorate each of the eight sides of the belly. This same decoration is also found on the lid. 

Size: 10.5 x 8.8 x 14.5 cm