A Chinese Yixing 'phoenix' teapot and cover
19th Century
Modelled as a seated phoenix, the tail formed as the handle, the head looking backwards, the spout in the neck, the feathers modelled and engraved with openwork domed cover, minor chip to cover
12 cm. high
Together with a miniature Yixing teapot and cover, 4.5 cm. high; and a miniature Yixing tray with teapot and cover and four cups, the tray 10 cm. wide (7)
A Chinese Yixing 'phoenix' teapot and cover
19th Century
Modelled as a seated phoenix, the tail formed as the handle, the head looking backwards, the spout in the neck, the feathers modelled and engraved with openwork domed cover, minor chip to cover
12 cm. high
Together with a miniature Yixing teapot and cover, 4.5 cm. high; and a miniature Yixing tray with teapot and cover and four cups, the tray 10 cm. wide (7)
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