Yixing Zisha Wares - 15th November 2011

Lot 328

Two Yixing pewter-mounted teapots and covers late 19th century

Estimate £250 - £350

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Description

Two Yixing pewter-mounted teapots and covers late 19th century, a sugar bowl and cover and a hot water jug and cover, mounted with pewter dragons and bats, impressed mark in European characters for Yee Dzu China and Che Foo, 17cm max. (8) Provenance: from the collection of Peter and Susan Wain. Cf. Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, nos.151 and 152 for related examples.