Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 69

Three Yixing teapots 17th / 18th century

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £1300

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Description

Three Yixing teapots 17th / 18th century, one of globular shape applied with stiff leaf and flowerhead motifs, one cylindrical and applied with stylized dragons on a duanni ground, the other simply modelled with a rich brown tone, impressed seal marks including for Han Chen, losses and replacements, 23.5cm. (5) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, nos.298 (left), 212 (centre) and 9 (right).