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Lot 47
A Chinese Export Mandarin Rose Teapot and Tea Cup Basket Set
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, a set that includes a teapot and two tea cups set in a cushioned woven basket, porcelain teapot and cups are decorated with flora and figures in polychrome enamels and gilt, removable cover sits down into pot, double thin metal handles with dark red twine on each, basket has double thin metal handles and metal latch.

5 5/8 x 9 in.

From the Collection of Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Roberts, Fayetteville, North Carolina

One tea cup with hairline crack to rim; slight nick to spout rim of teapot.