Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Teapot

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Small cylindrical 19th Century Chinese export porcelain teapot decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers in green, pink, yellow, orange, iron … Read more Small cylindrical 19th Century Chinese export porcelain teapot decorated with birds, butterflies, and flowers in green, pink, yellow, orange, iron red and blue enamels on white ground. No seal mark or reign mark on underside of base.

Provenance: From the collection of Commander Hobart A. Saylor, JAG to the United States Navy Asiatic Fleet (1897 – 1953). Commander Saylor was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy as well as George Washington University Law School and served in both WWI and WWII. While appointed to the US Navy Asiatic Fleet, he was stationed in China from 1923 until 1942. During the 19 years he and his family lived on mainland China, Commander Saylor and his wife, Mozelle Johnson, developed a deep appreciation for Chinese art and acquired many pieces. See less