Two Red Stoneware Tea Wares

Description:

Two Red Stoneware Tea Wares, 18th century, a Staffordshire pear-shape milk jug press-molded with a Chinese boy kneeling amidst a profusion of foliage, raised on three lion's mask and paw feet, ht. 3 3/4; and a similarly decorated Chinese Yixing teapot and cover with kylin knop and serpent handle, lg. 6 in.
Estimate $400-600

Jug: In very good condition throughout.
Teapot: Chips to inner flange; pot with small rim chips and chips to inner rim (where cover sits); sight nicks along edge of spout.


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