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A GROUP OF FOUR MINIATURE YIXING TEAPOTS
8126 The first of pear shape and bearing an impressed Changshan zhi mark,
8127 the remaining three of compressed globular shape, one of which also
70 | BONHAMS bearing a changshan mark (one with chip to foot).
3 1/2 to 5in (9 to 12.8cm) width o er handles

$800 - 1,200

興 形 四只

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8126
AN ‘YIGONG’ YIXING POTTERY MINIATURE TEAPOT
Potted from smooth tan clay in compressed pear shape supporting
a fitted domical lid and a curving handle and spout, the underside
bearing an incised four-character calligraphic inscription and the
signature Yigong in ‘running script’ calligraphy (minute chip to lid).
4 1/2in (11.5cm) length o er handles

$1,000 - 1,500

興 「 公」款

For a similar shaped teapot, and a fuller explanation of the work of the
early Qing Yixing ceramicist Hui Yigong, see lot 501 from the Mr. &
Mrs. Gerard Hawthorn collection, offered in Bonhams Hong Kong sale
20489 of 27 May 2012.

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8127
A GROUP OF SIX MINIATURE YIXING POTTERY ITEMS
Including three small circular or ovoid dishes molded in prunus or
impressed in repeating stylized patterns; an ovoid footed bird feeder;
a six-section floriform footed vessel perforated by a drainage hole and
impressed Zhongguo Yixing and Xiaohua; and a miniature beggar’s
bowl impressed in repeating geometric patterns to the sides and
covered in crackled white enamels to the interiors and recessed base,
the underside bearing a maker’s mark reading Shenjin.
3 5/8in (9.2cm) width of fourth and largest

$700 - 900

興擺件六件

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