Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 94

An enamelled Yixing teapot and cover 18th century

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

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Description

An enamelled Yixing teapot and cover 18th century, boldly painted with an allover design of butterflies amidst various flowers, vine and foliage, impressed seal mark to the base, 21.5cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.323. Exhibited: Yixing, L'Art de la Theiere Pourpre, Royal Brussels Museum, April - September 2001.