An unusual Yixing teapot and cover late 17th / early 18th century
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £7000
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Description
An unusual Yixing teapot and cover late 17th / early 18th century, formed as fish swimming amongst crashing waves, the spout formed as the head of a mythical beast, the handle as a large fish, the metal cover with a dolphin finial, some damage to the spout, 13.8cm. (2)
Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection.
