Lot 268: A Chinese Mille-fleurs Pattern Porcelain Tea Set, including Teapot and Fitted Box

A Chinese porcelain tea set, featuring a globular teapot with a short spout and an overhead handle, six handleless flared teacups, and a circular serving plate. Each piece is decorated in a dense mille-fleurs or ‘thousand flowers’ pattern in polychrome enamels, depicting various blossoms including peonies, lotus, and chrysanthemums in pink, yellow, blue, and orange tones. The floral designs are interspersed with auspicious fruits such as pomegranates and peaches, all highlighted with gilt accents.