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Qing · 2026-11-12 · Earlier recommendation · Upcoming
A quadrangular export teapot painted with a mermaid before a carp in a landscape, its composition traced in the catalogue to a 1676 European engraving.
Catalogue estimate
- USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
- $600–$1,200
- CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
- CN¥4,025–CN¥8,050
Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source
Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.
Apply for OACA bidding agencyCollecting notes & condition
Selected for the unusual print-derived mythological subject and clearly documented comparative reference.
The catalogue records small chips and accretions under the lid, minute rim chips, light footrim wear, and several underside hairlines extending through to the interior. Located in Minnesota, USA; local pickup, shipping and self-arranged shipping are shown. Confirm packing, insurance, taxes and cross-border obligations. Buyer’s premium is 30%. The estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.
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Recommendation checked 2026-11-05