Friday, February 15, 2013

Nanking Cargo - Zhuni Yixing Teapot


This teapot was discovered from Nanking cargo shipwreck.
 c1750 dated to Qing dynasty
Qinglong reign (AD1736-1795)
 Glaze degradation due to extensive immersion in seawater 
The original cover intact. 
This is consider middle size teapot with plain motif.
 

Period: Qing Dynasty
    
Condition: Excellent.
    
Measurement: L-18.5cm, H-14cm


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