Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 55

Two Yixing teapots and covers 17th / 18th century

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £220

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Description

Two Yixing teapots and covers 17th / 18th century, the larger with a globular body, simply decorated with almond blossom sprigs issuing from the handle, the smaller incised with a wavy petal design, the handle issuing from large leaf terminals, seal mark to one cover, both spouts metal replacements, other small damages and repairs, 23cm max. (4) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, p.224, no.238.