Yixing Teapot with Raised Lion Design

Description:

Yixing Teapot with Raised Lion Design, China, 20th century, tubular, with C-shape handle and short S-shaped spout, decorated with two pairs of shishi between two bands of ruyi clouds in bas-relief, the spout and handle with incised notches, the cover with a raised flower on the knob, four-character mark on base, two marks on the cover interior including six-character Kulong kiln mark, ht. 4, wd. 6 7/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

tea stain to the interior, otherwise in good condition.


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