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Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, C. 1740–1760
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Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, C. 1740–1760

18th century
Description

A refined and beautifully preserved Chinese export porcelain teapot from the early Qianlong period, mid-18th century (c. 1740–1760). The ovoid, softly lobed body is painted with circular medallions framed in fine iron-red enamel, each enclosing a delicately rendered famille rose floral bouquet in shades of pink, green and aubergine. Around the shoulder runs an attractive pink trellis (diaper) border, interspersed with scattered floral sprigs that add lightness to the composition. The domed cover continues the same decoration and is topped by a rounded knop with traces of original gilding still visible.

The form is elegant and well-balanced, featuring a straight spout, loop handle with a subtle ruyi-style spur, and clean, pale interior. The bright, luminous glaze and crisp enamelling show the exceptional quality of porcelain produced in Jingdezhen for the export market in the early Qianlong reign. Pieces of this calibre were once the height of luxury in Europe—admired by connoisseurs and imitated by pioneering factories such as Worcester and New Hall.

Almost three centuries later, this teapot remains a charming and well-preserved example of the golden age of Chinese export porcelain designed for Europe’s fashionable tea tables.

Measurements

• Height: 19.5 cm

• Width (spout to handle): 25 cm

• Diameter: 12.7 cm

• Weight: 772 g

Condition

Excellent condition for the age. Minute glaze nibble to the spout, a fine stable firing line to the handle, and expected light rubbing to the gilding. No structural restoration observed. Clean and displays beautifully.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Qianlong Famille Rose Teapot to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174657
Dealers Internal Reference
B1439
Description
A refined and beautifully preserved Chinese export porcelain teapot from the early Qianlong period, mid-18th century (c. 1740–1760).
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The ovoid, softly lobed body is painted with circular medallions framed in fine iron-red enamel, each enclosing a delicately rendered famille rose floral bouquet in shades of pink, green and aubergine.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Around the shoulder runs an attractive pink trellis (diaper) border, interspersed with scattered floral sprigs that add lightness to the composition. The domed cover continues the same decoration and is topped by a rounded knop with traces of original gilding still visible.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.
fig 1. Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, C. 1740–1760

The form is elegant and well-balanced, featuring a straight spout, loop handle with a subtle ruyi-style spur, and clean, pale interior. The bright, luminous glaze and crisp enamelling show the exceptional quality of porcelain produced in Jingdezhen for the export market in the early Qianlong reign. Pieces of this calibre were once the height of luxury in Europe—admired by connoisseurs and imitated by pioneering factories such as Worcester and New Hall.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.
fig 2. Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, C. 1740–1760

Almost three centuries later, this teapot remains a charming and well-preserved example of the golden age of Chinese export porcelain designed for Europe’s fashionable tea tables.

Measurements

• Height: 19.5 cm

fig 3. An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.
fig 3. Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, C. 1740–1760

• Width (spout to handle): 25 cm

• Diameter: 12.7 cm

• Weight: 772 g

Condition

Excellent condition for the age. Minute glaze nibble to the spout, a fine stable firing line to the handle, and expected light rubbing to the gilding. No structural restoration observed. Clean and displays beautifully.

Shipping & Packaging

• Fully tracked and insured shipping

• Professional, secure packing with protective materials

• International buyers welcome

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Qianlong Famille Rose Teapot to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174657
Dealers Internal Ref
B1439
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Archive I An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.

Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, c. 1740–1760

Archive II An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View VII
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Archive X An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View X
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Archive XII An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background. View XIII
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An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.
Early Qianlong Chinese Export Famille Rose Teapot, c. 1740–1760
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An eighteenth-century Chinese export famille rose porcelain teapot featuring ribbed sides, hand-painted pink floral motifs, and a matching lid with a bud finial against a white background.
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FAQs

Famille rose porcelain refers to Chinese ceramics decorated with opaque overglaze enamels, dominated by pink hues derived from colloidal gold, produced extensively during the 18th century Qing Dynasty for European export.

These ceramics were hand-moulded from refined kaolin clay and fired at high temperatures in Jingdezhen, before skilled artisans applied overglaze enamel decoration prior to a secondary firing.

Authentic Qianlong period export porcelain typically features faint glaze pinholes, unglazed foot rims revealing fine white paste, hand-painted enamel details with gentle wear, and period-appropriate ribbing or lobed forms.

Display the vessel inside a glass cabinet, atop a mahogany sideboard, or alongside decorative books on a mantelpiece to add historical texture and subtle colour contrast.

Clean gently with warm water and mild liquid soap using a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemical cleaners, or submersion that could compromise enamel stability.
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