Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 17

An Yixing teapot and cover mid 18th century

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £4800

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Description

An Yixing teapot and cover mid 18th century, the rectangular section body flecked with white clay, the cover surmounted with a lion dog finial biting into a brocade ball, some restoration to the cover and handle, 20cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Arthur J Harris. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.314. Exhibited: Yixing, L'Art de la Theiere Pourpre, Royal Brussels Museum, April - September 2001.