Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 172

An Yixing double-walled teapot with silver cover 18th century

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £500

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Description

An Yixing double-walled teapot with silver cover 18th century, the cylindrical body pierced with a continuous diamond banded design of prunus and pine, the silver metal handle modelled as a branch, unmarked, 16cm. (2) Cf. Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.265 for a similar example.