Lot Essay
Minutes of the First Wedgwood International Symposium, pp.23 - 24, 26 for a discussion of the I-Hsing prototype on which the model is based
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AN ENGLISH BLACK BASALTES TEAPOT AND COVER
SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Modelled as a tree-trunk and moulded with leaves, the cover as a twig, the spout and handles s branches, Jacobs Collection no. 360 (chips to spout and inside flange of cover)--5in. (12.8cm.) high
SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
Modelled as a tree-trunk and moulded with leaves, the cover as a twig, the spout and handles s branches, Jacobs Collection no. 360 (chips to spout and inside flange of cover)--5in. (12.8cm.) high