Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 10

An early Yixing teapot and cover 2nd half 17th century

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

+ Buyers Premium

Description

An early Yixing teapot and cover 2nd half 17th century, applied with a lion dog to one side, a bird to the other, replacement silver handle and spout, the cover with silver mounts, 20.5cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.18.