Enamelled bronze teapot, Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912)

With a seal on the base of four Qianlong characters 乾隆年制 in blue enamel on beige. The decoration is executed with a black ground and consists of different types of flowers with lucky characters, bats and ruyi borders. Small dents on the spout. 

Height: 14 cm; Diameter: 10 - 11 cm; Weight: 343 g

Provenance: 

Private collection of a German diplomat, later inherited by the family. He worked as a diplomat in China and lived in Beijing between 1890 and 1900. The attached photographs were taken during his stay. Currently in a European collection.