Tung King Shun - Teapot - Clay, Tin

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Ancient Chinese Yixing clay teapot with tin coating, decorated with two dragons, made by Tung King Shun in Weihai, China, dating to circa 1900–1910, height 9 cm and diameter about 13.3 cm.

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Ancient Chinese teapot in Yixing clay with pewter coating. This style of craftsmanship emerged between the late 19th and early 20th century.

• Materials: The body of the teapot is made from fine Yixing clay (often called 'purple sand' or zisha), known for its excellent heat-retaining properties. The exterior is partially clad with finely incised pewter.

• Decoration: It features a dynamic motif with two dragons winding around the vessel, a symbol of prosperity and nobility in Chinese culture. Often there are also shou (longevity) symbols or floral motifs.
• Provenance: Weihai area
Factory mark on the base: "Tung King Shun".

They are generally datable to 1890–1920.

• Has a swing/pendulum-style handle
• Teapot height: 9 cm
• Diameter excluding the spout: about 13.3 cm
• No defects

Ancient Chinese teapot in Yixing clay with pewter coating. This style of craftsmanship emerged between the late 19th and early 20th century.

• Materials: The body of the teapot is made from fine Yixing clay (often called 'purple sand' or zisha), known for its excellent heat-retaining properties. The exterior is partially clad with finely incised pewter.

• Decoration: It features a dynamic motif with two dragons winding around the vessel, a symbol of prosperity and nobility in Chinese culture. Often there are also shou (longevity) symbols or floral motifs.
• Provenance: Weihai area
Factory mark on the base: "Tung King Shun".

They are generally datable to 1890–1920.

• Has a swing/pendulum-style handle
• Teapot height: 9 cm
• Diameter excluding the spout: about 13.3 cm
• No defects

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Weihai
Number of objects
1
Material
Clay, Tin
Manufacturer/brand
Tung King Shun
Country of origin
China
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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