Antique Chinese Zisha Ware, 19th Century – Marked „yi xing zi sha“
Great decorated with bamboo relief all over and Yin & Yang Symbol at the cover.Two times marked, one time inside the cover and second time on the bottom with “yi xing zi sha” (purple sand of yixing).
Condition: some chips at the lid, bigger chip at the upper side of the teapot, some wear. Anyway a rare collector piece.

The same you can see at Christie’s auction: Sale 5497 | 14 May 2010 | Lot 518 | YIXING TEAPOT 18TH/19TH CENTURY

A similar teapot is illustrated in the book „Yixing Teapots for Europe“ by Patrice Valfré.

Height: ca. 10 cm
Length: ca. 18,5 cm

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