An Unusual Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose with Butterflies Teapot

Late 19th century, a teapot hand painted in famille rose pattern on gilt ground with addition of butterflies, fruit, large scholarly objects, and auspicious motifs, with an inset cover topped gilt chestnut finial, braided handle, straight spout, unmarked.

6 1/4 in.

From the Collection of Josephine Chapman Borthwick, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Rubbing with loss to gilt and enamels, especially on handle and spout.