Asian Art II - 23rd May 2012

Lot 776

A Chinese Yixing pewter-mounted San Ke Zhu teapot and cover 18th century

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £5500

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Description

A Chinese Yixing pewter-mounted San Ke Zhu teapot and cover 18th century, the square-section body decorated with prunus sprays and calligraphy, a seal mark to the interior, probably for Yang Pengnian, the knop, handle and spout of hardstone, 15.5cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of John and Helen Bargolini. With paper label, exhibited Hoghton Tower, Exhibition of Chinese Tea Ware, Yixing Purple Clay, no.6.