Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 82

A large Yixing teapot and cover mid 18th century

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £7000

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Description

A large Yixing teapot and cover mid 18th century, the pale body applied with sprays of magnolia issuing from the handle, spout and cover finial, 26cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, no.291. Exhibited: Yixing, L'Art de la Theiere Pourpre, Royal Brussels Museum, April - September 2001.