Chinese 18th C Famille Rose Porcelain fluted "Bud" shaped Teapot with 6 petal flutes to sides, base and cover, the front with 2 exotic birds on a flowering branch with roses to the reverse and to cover. Width from handle to spout 6 1/4 inches (15.8 cm.). PROVENANCE: A Washington, D. C. Collector.

Light age related wear, small flakes and frits to cover finial, burst small glaze bubble to spout side, tiny flakes or frits to mouth and spout top edges; a hairline from base up 1 side. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.