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(US$5,000-8,000)
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AN UNUSUAL COCONUT-SHELL TEAPOT
18TH CENTURY
The domed teapot formed by half a coconut shell, carved in relief around the exterior with two panels, one with figures under pine trees, the other with fishermen in a boat and a pavilion in the background, the cover surmounted by a Shou-character finial encircled by peony petals, the interior and base pewter-lined
6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) high, box
18TH CENTURY
The domed teapot formed by half a coconut shell, carved in relief around the exterior with two panels, one with figures under pine trees, the other with fishermen in a boat and a pavilion in the background, the cover surmounted by a Shou-character finial encircled by peony petals, the interior and base pewter-lined
6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) high, box
(US$5,000-8,000)