Yixing Zisha Compressed-Form Teapot with Pierced Finial

Ceramic

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The Curio Cabinet Collection

Name/Title

Yixing Zisha Compressed-Form Teapot with Pierced Finial

Entry/Object ID

TP0109

Description

Chinese Yixing-style zisha teapot of compressed globular form, with stepped shoulder, broad fitted cover, pierced bridge-form finial, curved spout, and loop handle with flattened thumb rest. Four-character seal-script mark impressed on the base, with secondary impressed marks on the cover and handle. Probably 20th century; maker presently unidentified.

Category

Chinese ceramic teapot

Made/Created

Artist

Maker presently unidentified

Time Period

20th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Four-character seal-script mark impressed on the base, with secondary impressed marks on the cover and handle.

Dimensions

Height

3-7/8 in

Width

8 in

Diameter

5 in

Weight

466 g

Material

Zisha (purple clay) stoneware

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase