Funky Contemporary Yixing?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:40 am
I just bought this teapot online tonight, so these aren't my pics. Apologies for the low resolution and lack of a decent chop photo.
I really don't know much about contemporary Yixing, but this was quite cheap, and I've never seen one like it. It's supposed to measure a bit over 5" wide and 4.5" tall. Assuming it IS real Yixing, the craftsmanship and detail on the tree branch handle and spout looks fantastic. I love the little squirrel hanging out by the handle, and the lid knob is nifty too. Normally this would not be my style at all, but it was fun and funky enough that I thought it was worth the small cost to roll the dice and see it in person. I've seen countless thousands of junk Yixing listed on eBay, but this one didn't feel like those mass-produced crap pots. I figure at the very least it will make a cool display piece if it's not usable. So, any thoughts on this? Trash or treasure?
I really don't know much about contemporary Yixing, but this was quite cheap, and I've never seen one like it. It's supposed to measure a bit over 5" wide and 4.5" tall. Assuming it IS real Yixing, the craftsmanship and detail on the tree branch handle and spout looks fantastic. I love the little squirrel hanging out by the handle, and the lid knob is nifty too. Normally this would not be my style at all, but it was fun and funky enough that I thought it was worth the small cost to roll the dice and see it in person. I've seen countless thousands of junk Yixing listed on eBay, but this one didn't feel like those mass-produced crap pots. I figure at the very least it will make a cool display piece if it's not usable. So, any thoughts on this? Trash or treasure?
Does the squirrel have his "acorns" out? That makes it even better!
