Chinese Famille Rose Mille Fleur Porcelain Black Background Teapot
Chinese Famille Rose Mille Fleur porcelain teapot, characterized by its thousand flowers (dense, all-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 popular 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.