A SMALL TEAPOT WITH GARDEN SCENE, TWO SMALL BOWLS WITH SAUCERS AND TWO DESSERT PLATES China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century. Blue and white porcelain. A distinctive teapot with a spherical form on a ring-shaped foot, curved handle and slightly vaulted lid, on each of which is a peach - symbols for the desire for a long life. Similarly, the decorative rocks placed in the foreground on the sides were clear-ly shaped like ruyi-forms, that is, in the form of the magical longevity mushroom. Large peonies in the gardens - a symbol of prosperity. Accompanying this, two small, more or less matching, attractive bowls with saucers and 2 florally decorated dessert dishes. Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Swedish private collection. Dimensions: Height teapot 11.2 cm, Width teapot 17 cm, Height 4 cm, Diameter plates 9.2 cm, 10.2 cm, 16 cm