Teapot and lid. The tall pot has a swinging handle. It is decorated on the sides with a continuous engraved scene, showing on one side female figures standing on clouds and the moon, and on the other side men sleeping under a plum tree and small bamboos. The figures have Chinese clothing and hairstyles. Above the scene a raised decoration of clouds. The lid has engraved and raised decoration of clouds. Overall: 253h x 170 w. x 125 d.
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