Chinese Yixing ZiSha Tea Pot. Of globular Rectangular shape, cresent-ed corners, with ruyi finial, chilong dragon emerged from body to handle and neck. Flat base with domed lids. Four seal marks incised on the base, handle, and reverse cover.

Dimension: 4-1/2" H x 6-1/2" W

The Sale Will Benefit IFGF Church of Atlanta

LOT NOTES
Early pots were designed for travel use, hence you will see the simple classical look of the tea pots produced during the Ming Dynasty.[46] Most tea drinking enthusiasts would have one teapot for travel use; these tended to be less expensive and compact in design. It was not until during the mid-Qing Dynasty (18th century) that tea connoisseurs started to use the pot at home and the artisan began to form them into different shapes and sizes. Many exotic forms were conceived. Vessels were decorated with poetic inscriptions, calligraphy, paintings and seals were incorporated onto the surface of the teapots.

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