Rou Bian (肉扁壶) - Yixing Teapot - Marked: 荊溪 Jingxi - China - 20th century
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A Yixing zisha teapot in the Rou Bian form from 20th‑century China, marked Jingxi, with a capacity of approximately 100 ml and dimensions 6.5 cm high by 11 cm wide by 7 cm deep, in excellent condition.
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A Yixing 'Rou Bian' (肉扁壶) teapot, marked 'Jingxi' (荊溪).
China, 1970s–1980s
A finely crafted Yixing zisha teapot of the Rou Bian (肉扁壶) form, characterized by its gently flattened body and balanced proportions. The purple zisha clay exhibits an attractive metallic sheen, adding depth and visual interest to the surface.
Both sides of the teapot are carved with poetic inscriptions, reflecting the literati tradition closely associated with Yixing wares. The poems may be translated as:
Scholars have loved tea since ancient times.
Since antiquity, scholars have delighted in the refined appreciation of tea.
Learning brings many talented individuals, and strict evaluation is as fluid as water.
Learning produces many scholars; their judgments are sharp as iron and clear as water.
The base is stamped with the mark 'Jingxi' (荊溪), a historic mark tracing back to the early Qing dynasty.
Dimensions: H 6.5 × W 11 cm (spout to handle) × D 7 cm
Capacity: approx. 100 ml
Condition: excellent, no damage.
Please check the images carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-firing defects are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition.
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without a stand or dollhouse vase.
A Yixing 'Rou Bian' (肉扁壶) teapot, marked 'Jingxi' (荊溪).
China, 1970s–1980s
A finely crafted Yixing zisha teapot of the Rou Bian (肉扁壶) form, characterized by its gently flattened body and balanced proportions. The purple zisha clay exhibits an attractive metallic sheen, adding depth and visual interest to the surface.
Both sides of the teapot are carved with poetic inscriptions, reflecting the literati tradition closely associated with Yixing wares. The poems may be translated as:
Scholars have loved tea since ancient times.
Since antiquity, scholars have delighted in the refined appreciation of tea.
Learning brings many talented individuals, and strict evaluation is as fluid as water.
Learning produces many scholars; their judgments are sharp as iron and clear as water.
The base is stamped with the mark 'Jingxi' (荊溪), a historic mark tracing back to the early Qing dynasty.
Dimensions: H 6.5 × W 11 cm (spout to handle) × D 7 cm
Capacity: approx. 100 ml
Condition: excellent, no damage.
Please check the images carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-firing defects are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item's condition.
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without a stand or dollhouse vase.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Artist
Marked: 荊溪 Jingxi
Country of Origin
China
Material
Yixing Teapot
Height
6.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Title of artwork
Rou Bian (肉扁壶)
Depth
7 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
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