Teapot - Yixing clay

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Fine Yixing zisha teapot dating to around the 1960s–1970s, made of ceramic Yixing clay, with plum blossom carvings and a form resembling an old plum tree stump; height 10 cm, width 18 cm, diameter 10 cm, country of origin China, in good condition with a small firing flaw to the spout.

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fine Yixing zisha teapot, dating to around the 1960s–1970s.

The teapot is beautifully modelled in the form of an old plum tree stump, with detailed carved decoration of plum blossoms and branches around the body. The clay appears to be of a distinctive and uncommon zisha material, giving the piece a strong collectible quality.

The cover bears an impressed maker’s seal to the interior. The overall form is elegant and well balanced, making this a highly decorative and collectible Yixing teapot.

Condition: generally well preserved. There is a small firing/manufacturing flaw to the spout. Please study the photos carefully.

fine Yixing zisha teapot, dating to around the 1960s–1970s.

The teapot is beautifully modelled in the form of an old plum tree stump, with detailed carved decoration of plum blossoms and branches around the body. The clay appears to be of a distinctive and uncommon zisha material, giving the piece a strong collectible quality.

The cover bears an impressed maker’s seal to the interior. The overall form is elegant and well balanced, making this a highly decorative and collectible Yixing teapot.

Condition: generally well preserved. There is a small firing/manufacturing flaw to the spout. Please study the photos carefully.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Ceramics type
Yixing clay
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
China
Decor
Yixing, Zisha
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
18 cm
Diameter
10 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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