A Yixing Teapot - Mouse Eating Ear of Corn Shape

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1920: item #917126
ICHI 1713

This is a charming Yixing teapot molded in the shape of an ear of corn atop which a small mouse is busily eating his way into the corn. The piece is in excellent condition with fine patina that leads us to believe that it probably dates to the late Qing dynasty, circa 1880s-1910. The piece measures 8 ½” long by 4” high by 3 ½” wide. The amount of detail on the piece – from the fur on the mouse to the finest details of the ear of corn make this an excellent addition to any teapot or Yixing collec... Click for details

Chinese Ming Censer

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1700: item #913853
6070

Heavily potted Chinese tripod censer covered with deep teal colored glaze, decorated in incised and raised fashion with scroll and floral motifs. Ming dynasty. Later wood carved lid with carnelian knob. The censer in fine condition; the lid with small chip. Measurements: H 6.5", D 5".

A Chinese Yixing Teapot with Dragon Motif – late Qing

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1920: item #913487
ICHI 440

This is a handsome Yixing teapot formed in a melon like form with swirling lines. On the two sides of the teapot there are relief heads and upper bodies of dragons. The lid has a low finial shaped liked two joined clouds. Just below that, there is a head of a dragon that is loose and slips in and out by about ½’.

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ELEGANT FORM AND GLAZE / A SMALL BOMBE-SHAPED CENSER cr

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1900: item #913270

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Chinese Yixing Pottery Teapot - Three Friends of Winter

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1970: item #913220

Chinese Yixing pottery teapot decorated with the "Three Friends of Winter" motif (pine, prunus, and bamboo). Dates from the Cultural Revolution era (circa 1960's - 1970's). This teapot measures about 3 1/2" high to the top of the pine branch finial by 7 1/2" long from the tip of the spout to the handle. There is a tiny seal under the lid (see enlargement 7). The interior pouring hole has 7 small holes which act as a strainer. Very good overall condition. There are a few chips to the interi... Click for details

Chinese Yixing Pottery Teapot Fish Turning into Dragon

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1970: item #913217

Chinese Yixing pottery teapot decorated with a design of a fish in waves metamorphosing into a dragon chasing a flaming pearl. When the tea is poured, the dragon's head emerges and his tongue sticks out. The interior pouring hole has 7 small holes which act as a strainer. This teapot measures about 7" in length from the handle to the spout and 3 3/4" high to the top of the lid. Dates from the Cultural Revolution era or slightly after. It is in very good overall condition. This piece is from t... Click for details

Chinese Yixing Pottery Cultural Revolution Era Teapot

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1970: item #913215

Chinese Yixing pottery teapot decorated with prunus flowers. Dates from the Cultural Revolution era (circa 1960's to 1970's). The interior pouring hole has seven small holes which act as a strainer. There are two unreadable seals on the base and under the lid (see enlargements 7 & 8). It measures about 4” high by about 8” long (tip of spout to handle). The lid fits nice and snug and the condition is very good. There is a lot of evidence of use in the interior. This teapot is from the priv... Click for details

Wonderful Chinese Mud men set - Republic Period

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1930: item #911946
Mudset

One rare set of Chinese mud men. Multiple figures and building,bridges, people, gates, and animals. About 37 pieces. Some have stamp "China" on the bottom. Some minor losses to the miniatures. Tallest one: 4.5". Smallest one: 3/8". Great pieces.

A Late Qing Yellow Glazed Cup - Tulip Shape

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1920: item #910836
COLL 9047

A lovely little tulip shaped pottery cup with a lemon yellow crackle glaze. We are not positive whether this cup is Chinese or Japanese - however that shade of yellow has tipped us towards Chinese in origin and to the late Qing dynasty in age - circa 1875-1910. It could possibly be quite a bit older.

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Chinese Cultural Revolution Era Yixing Pottery Teapot

Chinese: Ceramics: Pottery Pre 1970: item #909910

Vintage Chinese Yixing pottery teapot with an unusual decoration of hearts around the circumference of the shoulder. Three separate seals are evident under the base, under the lid, and under the handle. It has a single pouring spout. Circa late 1960's - 1970's. It is in very good overall condition. Stands about 4 ¾” high by 7” length (handle to tip of spout).