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Item Description:
This is a very nice
Chinese YiXing Zisha clay (also known as purple clay) highly detail
hand crafted teapot with tiger head shaped spout and Ying-Yang shaped
lid. Yixing clay is a type of clay from the region near the city of
Yixing in Jiangsu province, China. Its use dates back to the Song
Dynasty (960 - 1279) when Yixing clay was first mined around Lake Taihu
in China. From the 17th century on, the Yixing wares were commonly
exported to Europe. The finished stoneware, which is used for tea-ware
and other small items, are usually red or brown in color. They are
known as Zisha ware, and are typically unglazed. The most famous wares
made for yixing clay are Yixing clay teapots. Excellent workmanship and
the piece looks even more attractive in person, item (teapot overall)
dimension is approximately 5-1/2 inches by 3-1/2 inches by 2-5/8 inches
tall, teapot capacity is approximately 225ML
*This is a working teapot
for tea brewing as well as a home decor piece for collectors*.
Happy bidding and thank you for visiting. Buyer's satisfaction
guaranteed! Great piece for your collection!
*Wooden display stand
shown sold separately but optional*
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