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A Canton Enamel Kettle | Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items] — Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items]

A Canton Enamel Kettle | Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items]

Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items]

This exquisite Canton enamel kettle from the Qing Dynasty features a distinctive quatrefoil form with straight sides adorned with finely painted square panels depicting birds, insects, and blossoming branches. The vibrant compositions are elegantly reserved against a rich yellow diaper ground, while a curved spout and high loop handle accent the refined silhouette. The domed cover is crowned with a gilt lotus bud finial, and the base is decoratively rendered with five bats encircling a shou character, symbolizing good fortune and longevity.

Medium
Of quatrefoil section, the straight sides finely painted with square panels enclosing birds and insects amidst blossoming branches, divided to the front by a curved spout and all reserved on a yellow diaper ground, the flat top set with a high loop handle, the domed cover surmounted by a gilt lotus bud finial, the base with five bats around a shou character.
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Works of Art from the Morpurgo Collection

October 31, 2018

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 34

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A Canton Enamel Kettle | Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items], Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century [two Items]

This exquisite Canton enamel kettle from the Qing Dynasty features a distinctive quatrefoil form with straight sides adorned with finely painted square panels depicting birds, insects, and blossoming branches. The vibrant compositions are elegantly reserved against a rich yellow diaper ground, while a curved spout and high loop handle accent the refined silhouette. The domed cover is crowned with a gilt lotus bud finial, and the base is decoratively rendered with five bats encircling a shou character, symbolizing good fortune and longevity.

Medium
Of quatrefoil section, the straight sides finely painted with square panels enclosing birds and insects amidst blossoming branches, divided to the front by a curved spout and all reserved on a yellow diaper ground, the flat top set with a high loop handle, the domed cover surmounted by a gilt lotus bud finial, the base with five bats around a shou character.
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Canton Enamel, Asian Antiques, Floral And Fauna Motifs, 19th Century, Yellow And Gilt, Chinese Decorative Art, Ornate Style, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, Decorative Objects