Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 168

A small Yixing teapot and cover early 18th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

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Description

A small Yixing teapot and cover early 18th century, moulded as a lotus bud with further buds inbetween each petal, replacement silver metal cover, 13cm. (2) Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Cf. Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.216 for a similar example.