Very fine Chinese Zisha Tea pot, potted in globular form, tapered gracefully to banded rim supported the domed lid, raised upon footed base. Flanked with curved spout and looped handle, having orange-brown underglazed body. This purple clay teapot is characterized by organic motif simulated the wood patina, with dark-grayish streaks over light-golden-brown ground pattern on the spout, handle, and the simply bud finial. Incised makers seal marks on reverse lid and underbase. All set within fitted grayish fabric covered hard cushion above colorful red ribbon, with two seal mark labeled on the corners; enclosed by a wooden box.

Dimension: 7-1/2" W x 3-1/2" H (Box): 9-3/4" W x 7-3/4" H

PROVENANCE:
From prominent private collector, Pineville, North Carolina.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition. With normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dents. Normal, consider ages and wear.


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