Chinese Famille Rose Mille Fleur Porcelain Black Background Teapot
Chinese Famille Rose Mille Fleur porcelain teapot, characterized by its thousand flowers (dense, complete-over pattern of small flowers) design on a black background. I believe this piece is from the 1950s. The floral pattern against a black background is known as famille noire. The red markings on the bottom could be a maker's mark or a reign mark, which can help determine the age and origin of the piece. This design became sought-after during the Qing Dynasty, particularly in the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods. Pieces with these characteristics can date from the late 19th to mid-20th century.