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Antique "Cadogan" Puzzle Teapot — Vietnam, French Indochina, late 19th - early 20th Century
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Up for sale is a rare and highly collectible Cadogan Teapot (puzzle teapot), beautifully crafted in the shape of a peach. The unique feature of this vessel is the absence of a lid; it is filled through a hole in the base using a clever internal funnel system based on the principle of communicating vessels. Once inverted back to its upright position, the liquid remains inside and can be poured only through the spout.
• Provenance: Vietnam (Annam region).
• Period: Late 19th to early 20th Century (French Indochina period).
• Material: Hard-paste porcelain, hand-painted with underglaze cobalt blue.
• Design: Traditional Oriental motif featuring birds (phoenixes or songbirds) in a blooming garden. The handle and spout are decorated with relief elements mimicking the branches and leaves of a peach tree—a classic symbol of longevity and prosperity.
Technical Details:
• Type: Lidless Teapot / "Puzzle" Wine Vessel.
• Technique: Hand-painted with rich cobalt blue under a thick glaze. The glaze has a slight greyish-celadon tint, which is a signature characteristic of Vietnamese export porcelain from this era.
• Condition: Good antique condition for its age. (Please note: “No restorations, cracks, or visible defects” OR “Minor chips consistent with age”).
Dimensions: 15/10/11 cm
Weight: 330 g
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlueMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1Height11 cmWidth15 cmDepth10 cm
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Хомутов, CzechiaOn Whoppah since January 2026 • 0 sales