Description: A CHINESE YIXING ZISHA GONGJU TEAPOT QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), CIRCA 18TH/19TH CENTURY
The compressed globular teapot with straight spout and high foot, burnished to a high gloss in Bangkok, with upright cast bronze handle, and bronze fittings to the mouth rim, lid rim and tip of the spout. With a two character impressed mark 'Gongju' at the base.
15cm high, 18.5cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
These highly polished Yixing teapots were made for the Thai market, and polished in Bangkok, in accordance with the preference of the local market.
Condition Report: Condition:
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