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A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover, — A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover, 20th century 二十世紀 宜興紫砂蓮瓣獸鈕蓋壼

A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover,

A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover, 20th century 二十世紀 宜興紫砂蓮瓣獸鈕蓋壼

This 20th-century Yixing teapot and cover showcases traditional Chinese craftsmanship with its distinctive 'lotus and lion' design in purple stoneware. The piece represents the refined ceramic tradition of Yixing ware.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Eclectic

January 18, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 2044

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A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover,, A Yixing 'lotus and lion' teapot and cover, 20th century 二十世紀 宜興紫砂蓮瓣獸鈕蓋壼

This 20th-century Yixing teapot and cover showcases traditional Chinese craftsmanship with its distinctive 'lotus and lion' design in purple stoneware. The piece represents the refined ceramic tradition of Yixing ware.

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

Related themes

Yixing Ware, Functional, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Ceramic, Chinese, Natural Forms, Red Clay, Contemporary