China, 19th century. The sides embossed and engraved with two lobed medallions and manifold figural temple scenes within. The spout and handle designed in the shape of bamboo. The knob on the lid made in the shape of an openwork flower amid its vines and leaves.
Condition: Minor old wear and traces of use. The marks at the base are worn to illegibility. Provenance: From an old private collection in Zagreb, Croatia.
Weight: 764.7 g Dimensions: Length 24.5 cm from spout to handle
All amid various finely inscised key fret, leiwen and triangle borders. The base with three maker and hall marks.
Together with a carved openwork hardwood base from the same period. (2)