Chinese blue and white porcelain teapot
dec. w. a flower motif, in orig. wicker basket w. (sl. stained) silk cushions. Late 19th/ early 20th cent. Teapot 16 cm tall; basket 20 cm tall.
Formerly sold at Christie's (sticker w. lot number on bottom of teapot). A few sm. defects; minor dam. to basket.