Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Teapot

Description

This is a Chinese Export Imari Porcelain Teapot from the 18th century, in excellent condition. The pattern has a floral motif, with gorgeous cobalt blue/rust iron/gold-gilt enameling. There is no production mark on the bottom. This style of Chinese ceramics is widely believed to have been exported to the West during the Kangxi to the Qianlong reigns.
Condition
Overall condition is
excellent, but it does have
a small flaw -- there is a very tiny chip-off that is the size of half a grain of rice, as is shown by photo #12. It is hardly noticeable. Sold as is.
Dimension
: about 5 inches in height, 7 1/2 inches from handle to spout, 4 1/2 inches in depth
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There is a similar teapot in a different website for your reference:
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Return Policy:
The seller guarantees that this is an authentic piece that dates back to the period indicated above. The seller accepts returns within 14 days of receipt by the buyer ONLY where the seller has made a mistake in describing the condition of the listed item.