A rare Yixing phoenix teapot and metal cover early 18th century

A rare Yixing phoenix teapot and metal cover early 18th century, the bird's head turned over its back, its finely incised tail forming the handle, both legs tucked beneath the body, the cover a metal replacement, a small chip to the coxcomb, 15.8cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Arthur J Harris.