Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 154

A tall Yixing teapot mid 18th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A tall Yixing teapot mid 18th century, the cylindrical body divided into three horizontal bands and surmounted with a tall flange, each band applied in buff clay with stylized dragons around shou characters, the cover lacking, 22cm. Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.294.