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A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover, — A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫砂胎烏漆嵌螺鈿茶壺

A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover,

A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫砂胎烏漆嵌螺鈿茶壺

This rare Yixing teapot and cover dates from the Qing dynasty (18th-19th century) and features lacquer-burgoute technique with mother-of-pearl inlay. The purple sand ceramic body represents exceptional craftsmanship of the period.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 530

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A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover,, A very rare Yixing lac-burgaute teapot and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th - 19th century 清十八至十九世紀 紫砂胎烏漆嵌螺鈿茶壺

This rare Yixing teapot and cover dates from the Qing dynasty (18th-19th century) and features lacquer-burgoute technique with mother-of-pearl inlay. The purple sand ceramic body represents exceptional craftsmanship of the period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Lacquerware, Traditional, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Tea Service, Qing Dynasty, Intricate, Earth Tones, 18th Century, Chinese