YiXing Zisha Green Leaf and Brick Red Squirrel Teapot With Branch Handle & Spout, Leaf Signed and Chopped

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A delightful signed and leaf marked Yixing Zisha unglazed teapot topped with a cute red squirrel. Very detailed teapot and … Read more A delightful signed and leaf marked Yixing Zisha unglazed teapot topped with a cute red squirrel. Very detailed teapot and squirrel with hallmark on the lid. Rich reddish brown clay, dark green decorative leaves around the body. Knobbly branch spout, bamboo style handle.
Tea pots are unglazed to allow the teapot to absorb the aroma and flavour of the teas.
Carefully hand made in China by artisans in Dingshuzhen area.
No chips or cracks. A lovely piece for any teapot collector or collection.
Top chopped and underside 'leaf' mark.
W6.5", D4", H4.2" approx.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.

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Yixing teapots have been made since the 16th century, and there has been a steady stream of known potters since the Wanli period (1573-1619) The Pottery Capital produces items of all sizes, vessels, roof tiles, porcelains, and most important of all, the zisha or purple sand teapots and objects for the scholars table. The term Yixing ware generally refers to the latter - teapots and vessels of rustic elegance long sought after by tea drinkers and scholars of China. See less