Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 163

An Yixing teapot and cover 1st half 18th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £900

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Description

An Yixing teapot and cover 1st half 18th century, applied with large sprays of blossom issuing from the spout and handle which in turn are formed as twigs, minor chipping, 15cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing: Teapots for Europe, no.286.