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Three Yixing teapots
19th Century
The first modelled as a finger citrus, the handle formed like a twig with green leaves applied on the ochre sides, the flat cover surmounted by a pomegranate finial (inner rim chip to cover), 8.5 cm high; a globular teapot and cover applied all over with small squirrels running through vine, twig-shaped spout, handle and finial (small chips); and a melon-shaped teapot and cover applied on the sides with enamelled leaves, the spout, handle and cover glazed in turquoise, 10 cm high (3)

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