Moore Allen & Innocent
Los 48
A collection of five Chinese Yi Xing teapots including a double chambered example with reeded decoration, bearing seal mark to base, another double chambered example of cylindrical form, a polychrome enamel decorated example with seal mark to base, a plain example with seal mark to base and a peach relief work decorated squat examplle, un-marked CONDITION REPORTS The circular double-chambered teapot has light surface scratches, accretions, etc. Some scuffs and there is an old repair to the spout where it meets the pot. Three small chips to the outer edge of the lid. An area of loss and chips to the inside of the lid rim. Handle has been crudely glued to the pot and there is also a crack near the curve at the top of the handle. The hexagonal twin-chambered teapot also has surface scratches, accretions, etc. The polychrome enamelled teapot has surface scratches and scuffs and wear to the enamel, accretions also and a small area of loss to the glaze on the side of the handle.The teapot with twig decoration has light surface scratches, accretions.The small teapot also has very minor surface scratches, some accretions in the form of white flecks.All items have general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.
