Lot 53 , A Chinese Yixing hexagonal teapot, Kangxi period

A Chinese Yixing hexagonal teapot, Kangxi period

A Chinese Yixing hexagonal teapot, Kangxi period, applied with pine and blossoming branches, the domed cover with lotus petals, European silver mounts, 14cm long, cracked
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Crack to one of the corners on the left-hand side, this extends about 2/3 of the way down the body. There is a small splinter chip to one corner of the cover and another nick on the opposite side. The European silver mount is tarnished and the exterior of the teapot is generally a bit grubby, otherwise in reasonable condition.

Sold for £1,600