Bidspirit auction | SMALL CHINESE YIXING TEAPOT, JINGXI

SMALL CHINESE YIXING TEAPOT, JINGXI HUI MENGCHEN ZHI MARK 荊溪惠孟臣&# - Qing Dynasty, Ca. AD 1644 - 1912. >A Yixing teapot of classic globular form, the rounded body rising from a neatly defined foot to a slightly domed cover with a small spherical knop. The short, tapering spout projects cleanly from the shoulder, balanced by a well-proportioned loop handle. The vessel is executed in a rich orange-red zisha clay, with a smooth, even surface that highlights the purity of form and careful finishing. The clay’s fine texture and soft sheen suggest skilled preparation and controlled firing. The base bears the impressed mark 荊溪惠孟臣製 (Jingxi Hui Mengchen Zhi), indicating “Made by Hui Mengchen of Jingxi”. >Provenance: Private UK Collection. >>Size: 55mm x 95mm; Weight: 65g >This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >