A Chinese Yixing zisha plum‑tree teapot

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A Chinese Yixing zisha plum‑tree teapot L. 15 cm. W. 11 cm. H. 9 cm. Weight 300 grams. A Chinese Yixing zisha plum‑tree teapot, measuring 15cm long, 11cm wide, 9cm high, weight 300 grams. Fashioned from rich reddish‑orange zisha clay with a rounded bulbous body. The exterior is decorated with applied relief moulding of gnarled plum branches and blossom clusters. The lid is crowned by a stylized lizard‑form finial, while spout and handle are detailed to simulate textured tree bark. Smooth polished clay surface shows subtle wear and patina accumulated through long‑term collection.

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