Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 137

An enamelled Yixing teapot and cover 19th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £8500

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Description

An enamelled Yixing teapot and cover 19th century, the squat shape moulded as a lotus with prominent petal ribs, painted with butterflies and flowers, two character mark to the cover, 16.2cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.96.