Chinese Yixing teapot, c.1750

This Yixing (pronounced ee-shing) pottery teapot with paneled body and bracket base is made of purple clay and was meant for use with black and oolong teas.

Teapot measures 5-1/2″ high, 8-1/2″ wide.

Lid features a wonderfully detailed dog finial with movable pierced marble ball.

Damaged spout was replaced by this beautifully crafted silver replacement.

This Copeland Spode teapot with a similar shape was made in England, c.1879.

Photo courtesy of Ruby Lane

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2 Responses to “Chinese Yixing teapot, c.1750”

  1. Kyle Shen says:
    June 30, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Hi,
    I am interested in some of the Yixing wares you have. Please let me know if they are available for sale.

    Regards,

    Kyle

  2. admin says:
    June 30, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Hi Kyle, Sorry to say that I am still an avid collector and not selling any of my pieces at this time. But thanks for your interest and I hope you will continue to check out my posts. Best, Andrew

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