Lot 299 , An 18th century Chinese export Queen Juno porcelain teapot height 15cm
An 18th century Chinese export Queen Juno porcelain teapot height 15cm
Estimate £150-250
There is a small hairline crack from the rim, there is a crack around the top join of the handle to the body, although there are no signs of the handle ever being off, there is also a chip on this crack. The cover has several chips to the rim, some of which are very noticeable, the finial has also been off and restored. The inner rim also has some small chips, as does the ventilation hole.
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Sold for £170