Yixing Covered Teapot

Description:

Yixing Covered Teapot, China, compressed globular tripod with flattened bottom, dark brown clay, bamboo-inspired design with the upper body divided into four sections with four carved bamboo nodes, one section with a carved bamboo branch with leaves, bamboo stalk-inspired C-shape handle, short spout, and ring knob, marked "Jing Xiwang zhi" on base, ht. 2 7/8, wd. 5 7/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of Christopher and Roberta Bickford
Estimate $300-500

in good condition with minor surface stain.


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