Centuries of Beauty Fine Auction
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 02:00PM EDT
Lot 315
Pink Ground Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Estimate: $400 - $600
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Pink Ground Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period late 19 to early 20th Century
Rare large tea service set, comprising: Nine pieces executed in cloisonné enamel on gilt bronze with vibrant pink ground. Comprising: a covered tea pot of cylindrical form with swing handle, curved spout and domed cover surmounted by a peach finial symbolizing longevity, four tea bowls, with rounded form and everted rim; and four elongated boat form octagonal sweet meat dishes.
Each piece is well decorated with the hundred Antiques ( Baigu) on rich pink ground. The intricate design features a profusion of auspicious symbols including vases of flowers, scholars objects, coin patterns and bats for blessings, stylized floral sprays and butterflies.
Tea pot height: approx. 7 inches (17.8 cm) , tea bowl diameter :approx. 3 inches (7.6 cm). length of dishes: 6 inches ( 15.2 cm).
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Late Qing Dynasty / Republic Period late 19 to early 20th Century
Rare large tea service set, comprising: Nine pieces executed in cloisonné enamel on gilt bronze with vibrant pink ground. Comprising: a covered tea pot of cylindrical form with swing handle, curved spout and domed cover surmounted by a peach finial symbolizing longevity, four tea bowls, with rounded form and everted rim; and four elongated boat form octagonal sweet meat dishes.
Each piece is well decorated with the hundred Antiques ( Baigu) on rich pink ground. The intricate design features a profusion of auspicious symbols including vases of flowers, scholars objects, coin patterns and bats for blessings, stylized floral sprays and butterflies.
Tea pot height: approx. 7 inches (17.8 cm) , tea bowl diameter :approx. 3 inches (7.6 cm). length of dishes: 6 inches ( 15.2 cm).
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