Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 109

An Yixing teapot and cover 2nd half 17th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £3800

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Description

An Yixing teapot and cover 2nd half 17th century, one side applied with a crane between cloud scrolls, the reverse with a prunus spray, the cover with auspicious objects, 15.3cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, p.168, no.15.