Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 5

An unusual Yixing octagonal teapot and cover 1st half 18th century

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £7500

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Description

An unusual Yixing octagonal teapot and cover 1st half 18th century, modelled with eight reticulated bamboo poles, pierced with a bamboo design, the handle broken off and well restored, 15cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Cf. K S Lo, The Art of the Yixing Potter, p.145 and Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.268 for a similar example.