Shantou Ewer In Pewter And Painted Glass In The Niwa Style, Qing Dynasty, China, 1890-1910

This Shantou ewer, or antique six-sided teapot, was made in Shantou, China.
Dating from the late 19th century (1890-1910), Shantou is a coastal city in eastern China known for producing cast tin teapots with hand-painted glass panels in the Niwa style.
Made of richly decorated tin, this teapot rests on six small corner feet and is adorned with six glass panels depicting various scenes. The glass panels are surrounded by friezes.
A seal is located below in Mandarin.
A Pho dog crowns the stopper.
Three friezes encircle the long neck.
A dragon supports the spout. S-shaped handle.
The scenes on the glass panel were created using a rare form of hand-painting called "églomisation."
The process involves painting on the reverse side of the glass, then viewing the image by turning the glass over.
This ochre painting process provides a luminous effect, especially in contrast to the dark pewter.
Condition : The glass panels are in excellent condition.
Minor wear to the pewter. Overall, in very good collector's condition.
Dimensions: Height: 31 cm (12") -- Width: 23 cm (9") -- Diameter: 10 cm (4") -- Weight: 1661 g.
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