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An Yixing teapot and cover
18th century
modelled as a mythical three-legged toad, the cover with later silver finial modelled as a toad -- 6¾in. (17cms) long, (chip to end of tongue).
See Illustration.
A similar teapot, listed in the 1721 inventory in the Dresden Porzellansammlung, is illustrated in 'Yixing, Teapots for Europe', Patrice Valfre, page 172.
18th century
modelled as a mythical three-legged toad, the cover with later silver finial modelled as a toad -- 6¾in. (17cms) long, (chip to end of tongue).
See Illustration.
A similar teapot, listed in the 1721 inventory in the Dresden Porzellansammlung, is illustrated in 'Yixing, Teapots for Europe', Patrice Valfre, page 172.
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