A BLUE-AND-WHITE PORCELAIN 'DRAGONS' TEAPOT AND LID WITH METAL MOUNTChina, late Qing dynasty18 cm highGlobular body, two moulded rings to the shoulders where the C-shaped metal handle is inserted, truncated-conical spout with metal end, domed lid with circulare finial, the body decoratated with dragons amidst clouds and flames, four-character mark to the centre of the base.Provenance: Italian private collection.