A very fine and extremely rare pair of 'famille rose' coral-ground teapots and covers (lot 832) from the Qianlong period (1736-1795) sold for HKD9,725,000 ($1,264,629) to a Hong Kong private collector (5). Painted with four exquisite landscapes in tones of blue and green, these teapots illustrate how well Qing painters used porcelain as a surface on which to paint a picture. Their unusual form and decoration suggests the Emperor Qianlong's admiration for European objects.

Pair of 'Famille Rose' Coral-Ground Teapots and Covers China, Qianlong period (1736-1795) 16.2cm (6½in)
Christie's, Chinese Ceramics from the Robert Chang Collection
Sold for: HKD9,725,000 ($1,264,630)

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