THREE CHINESE MOULDED TEAPOTS AND COVERS, KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)

Each teapot is fashioned with a c-shaped handle and a straight spout, the bodies are moulded with lobes imitating chrysanthemum petals, the first is a Chinese imari teapot decorated and gilt with flowers and butterflies, the second is a Chinese imari teapot decorated with European-style flower blooms; and the third is a blue and white teapot decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums.

The ‘butterfly and flower’ teapot: 12.5 cm. high by 15.5 cm. wide The Chinese imari ‘floral’ teapot: 10.5 cm. high by 14 cm. wide The blue and white teapot: 11 cm. high x 13.5 cm. wide