A small Yixing teapot and cover 19th century

A small Yixing teapot and cover 19th century, the pear-shaped body a rich chocolate brown, the base incised with calligraphy translating to 'The moon is far more brilliant in the middle of the month', made by Meng Chen, 14cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, no.66.