An Yixing teapot and cover 1st half 18th century

An Yixing teapot and cover 1st half 18th century, the rich brown body modelled as a narrow trunk applied with squirrels scampering along vine tendrils issuing from the handle, replacement spout and handle, 17cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, no.248. Exhibited: Yixing, L'Art de la Theiere Pourpre, Royal Brussels Museum, April - September 2001.