19th C. chinese Yixing hexagonal Teapot – Bamboo
Chinese Zisha ware, hexagonal teapot, 19th century – marked „Yixing Zisha Ming Hu“
Handcrafted teapot, beautifully decorated with bamboo relief all over, Yin & Yang symbol on the lid.
Marked on the bottom with „Yixing Zisha Ming Hu“ (famous clay teapots of Yixing).
Excellent condition: some typical signs of production and use – see all photos.
A rare collector’s item.
! You can see a similar teapot in a Christies 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 on page 188.
Height: ca. 10 cm
Length: ca. 17 cm