Grape and Vine Yixing Zisha Unglazed Teapot With Lion Face Legs, Artist Signed and Chopped

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An impressive and signed / artist chopped / hall marked fine Yixing Zisha unglazed teapot topped with a Vine finial/knob. … Read more An impressive and signed / artist chopped / hall marked fine Yixing Zisha unglazed teapot topped with a Vine finial/knob. Detailed teapot with hallmark on the inside of the lid and underneath - a circular mark.
Dark rich chestnut brown clay, darker brown/green decorative hand carved vine leaves and grape clusters wrap around the body. Detailed knobbly vine twig spout and handle. Unusual Lion faced legs. Little branches/twigs hold the spout and handle. to main body.
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 superior piece for any teapot collector or collection.
Wood stand not included in price. We have various ones for sale if needed.
Interior signs of use. Teapot is in perfect condition.
W7.5", D4.5", H6" approx.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.
Teapot measures W6", D4.25", H3.9".

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