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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A WHITE JADE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' TEAPOT AND COVER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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A WHITE JADE 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPES' TEAPOT AND COVER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The teapot is of rounded form, with the handle and spout carved to imitate gnarled branches. It is carved in relief with a squirrel perched on a leafy grape branch encircling the teapot. The domed cover is similarly decorated.
6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.) handle to spout, wood stand
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The teapot is of rounded form, with the handle and spout carved to imitate gnarled branches. It is carved in relief with a squirrel perched on a leafy grape branch encircling the teapot. The domed cover is similarly decorated.
6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.) handle to spout, wood stand