Qing‑Dynasty Antique Bronze‑Clay Zisha Teapot with Mythical‑Beast Knob, Dragon Carving & Poem Inscription, 17th‑19th Century A.D.

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Dimensions：Width 15cm (5.91 in), overall height 16cm (6.30 in), 17th‑19th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The teapot is complete with original matching lid, spout and handle, free of cracks, chips or repairs. Distinct sand‑grain texture of bronze‑toned clay is preserved, covered by thick natural aged patina. Joints between spout‑handle and body show authentic hand‑crafting traces. Seal inscription on base remains crisp, no later altered marking or artificial ageing. Provenance: Former private collection of a Zisha‑ware collector based in Nevada, USA. Acquired at Vancouver Asian Art Fair in 2018, preserved within one family for over twenty years. It was only exhibited in private themed shows of Ming‑Qing Zisha pottery and has never been consigned to public auctions.Description：This large heavy‑weight Zisha teapot is a remarkable Qing‑period masterpiece. It adopts tall cylindrical body form of stately proportions, crafted from rare antique bronze‑toned Zisha clay with deep rich color and natural golden speckles across surface. The lid is crowned by three‑dimension sculpted mythical beast knob with powerful vivid expression. Spout and handle terminals are also molded into beast‑head motifs creating harmonious decorative effect. One side of body features fine incised cloud‑dragon carving with meticulously rendered scales and claws. The opposite side bears fluid running‑script poetic inscription framed by square dragon‑pattern cartouche. A neat square seal is stamped on base. This work integrates clay material, sculpting technique and ceramic calligraphy. Mythical animal iconography combined with literati poetry endows it both ornamental display value and practical tea‑brewing function. Finely decorated bronze‑clay Zisha teapots from Qing dynasty are relatively scarce today. It perfectly demonstrates outstanding sculptural and incising craftsmanship of that era, highly admired by Zisha collectors from Nevada, Washington and Hong Kong.

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