Chinese Yixing Container and cover, both carved on the outside with fine calligraphy, the inside of both in a white crackle enamel glaze; the base with an impressed "Jin Ding" round mark. A few very tiny flakes along edges or extremities, 2 very small chips to edge points of cover, a small hairline to one corner outside not visible on glazed side; small scratches to glaze sides. Width 9 3/4 inches (24.9 cm.).