Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 86

A cylindrical Yixing teapot and cover 18th century

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

A cylindrical Yixing teapot and cover 18th century, each side applied with cream with two stylized dragons around a central shou character, the cover with a circular knop, unmarked, some restoration to the cover and spout, 18.5cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, no.299.