A MARKED YIXING CERAMIC TEAPOT AND COVER, c. 1920s China,... Lot 23

A MARKED YIXING CERAMIC TEAPOT AND COVER, c. 1920s China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Of hexagonal compressed globular form with curved spout and c-shaped handle, carved below the mouth rim with a band of narrow lotus leaves, the cover similarly decorated. With a six-character seal mark to the base which reads ‘Zhening Yuchengyao zao’, the underside of the cover with a further mark. Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: Parisian private collection, according to the current owner acquired at Drouot before 2015. Weight: 315 g Dimensions: Height 10 cm