Bian Fu (Flat Belly) - Yixing Teapot - Wanbao (萬寶) marked - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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Late Qing Dynasty Yixing teapot in zisha clay, Bian Fu (扁腹) form, Wanbao mark, dimensions 5.5 × 11.5 × 7.5 cm with a 90–100 ml capacity, in excellent condition.
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Late Qing Yixing Bian-Fu 扁腹 Teapot, Marked “Wanbao” (萬寶)
China, late Qing dynasty
A finely made Yixing Bian-Fu (flat-belly) teapot, executed in classic form with well-proportioned spout and handle. The body is done in zisha (紫砂) clay using the tiaosha (调砂) process, a traditional blending of shengsha (生砂, “raw sand/clay”) and shousha (熟砂, “cooked sand/clay”) that yields a subtle, granular texture with lighter speckling from the fired grains.
The base bears an impressed Wanbao (萬寶) seal.
The Wanbao (萬寶 / 万宝) mark is mostly found on Yixing teapots dating from the late Qing to early Republic period. It is generally understood to represent a workshop or retail mark, rather than the signature of an individual potter. Examples on the mark often appear on high-quality zisha wares
See a Wanbao marked pair at Poly Auction:
https://www.polypm.com.cn/auction/product_details.html?oldData=true&infoId=4177342280794923008
Dimensions: H 5.5 X W 11.5 cm (spout to handle) X D 7.5 cm
Capacity: 90-100 ml
Condition: Excellent! no damage; a fine patina from use only.
Checked with strong UV light for defects.
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand.
Late Qing Yixing Bian-Fu 扁腹 Teapot, Marked “Wanbao” (萬寶)
China, late Qing dynasty
A finely made Yixing Bian-Fu (flat-belly) teapot, executed in classic form with well-proportioned spout and handle. The body is done in zisha (紫砂) clay using the tiaosha (调砂) process, a traditional blending of shengsha (生砂, “raw sand/clay”) and shousha (熟砂, “cooked sand/clay”) that yields a subtle, granular texture with lighter speckling from the fired grains.
The base bears an impressed Wanbao (萬寶) seal.
The Wanbao (萬寶 / 万宝) mark is mostly found on Yixing teapots dating from the late Qing to early Republic period. It is generally understood to represent a workshop or retail mark, rather than the signature of an individual potter. Examples on the mark often appear on high-quality zisha wares
See a Wanbao marked pair at Poly Auction:
https://www.polypm.com.cn/auction/product_details.html?oldData=true&infoId=4177342280794923008
Dimensions: H 5.5 X W 11.5 cm (spout to handle) X D 7.5 cm
Capacity: 90-100 ml
Condition: Excellent! no damage; a fine patina from use only.
Checked with strong UV light for defects.
Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Artist
Wanbao (萬寶) marked
Country of Origin
China
Material
Yixing Teapot
Height
5.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Title of artwork
Bian Fu (Flat Belly)
Depth
7.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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