Teapot - Yixing clay - Yixing butterfly teapot

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19th‑century Yixing clay butterfly teapot with floral decoration, Qing Dynasty (c.1800–1850), 12 cm high, 18 cm wide, 12 cm in diameter, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains, provenance Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar, sold without stand.

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Beautiful 19th-century Yixing clay pot with lovely decorations of butterflies and floral designs.

The lid has, on the inside, some fritting and a few glaze flaws.

See the photos for a good impression; these are included with the purchase.

Beautiful 19th-century Yixing clay pot with lovely decorations of butterflies and floral designs.

The lid has, on the inside, some fritting and a few glaze flaws.

See the photos for a good impression; these are included with the purchase.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Yixing butterfly teapot
Number of objects
1
Material
Yixing clay
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
18 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
The NetherlandsVerified
1031
Objects sold
100%
Private

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