Lot 202
ATTRIBUTED TO HENG MAO, LATE QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Of globular hu form, potted from deep purplish-red clay, with a richly textured li bi (pear skin) finish, plaided string joining the teapot handle to the lid. Seven character inscription to the base reading "the brook sings after the rain" and signed Heng Mao.
THE PROFESSOR DAVID CH'NG COLLECTION OF YIXING TEAPOTS
VIEW IN MELBOURNE
9cm high, 12cm wide.
Estimate $500 - $700
A very small chip to the edge of the lid, otherwise no further visible faults or damage.
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Asian Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8261
6:30pm - 8 October 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.30PM AUSTRALIAN EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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