42. Two hexagonal Yixing teapots and covers, late 17th century, both decorated with panels of dragons chasing flaming pearls on a diaper ground, metal replacements, 20.5cm max. (4)


£300-500


Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. Illustrated: Patrice Valfré, Yixing Teapots for Europe, no.203.


43. A pair of Yixing square-section flasks or vases, each side applied with three birds in flight above or perched below prunus branches on a diaper ground, the necks metal-mounted and with metal covers, 24cm. (4)


£600-800 Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection.


Cf. Christiaan Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, p.250 for a related canister.


44. A set of three Yixing tea canisters, late 18th/early 19th century, the hexagonal bodies decorated with panels of flowering prunus branches on a diaper ground, 17cm. (3)


£500-800 Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection.


45. A massive Yixing figure of Guanyin, 20th century, seated with one knee tucked beneath her, wearing a long flowing robe, 43cm.


£100-200 Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection.


46. Three Yixing tea canisters, 18th century and later, two hexagonal and moulded with stylized characters on a diaper ground, one larger and square section with a cylindrical cover, incised with calligraphy and other scenes, 23cm max. (4)


£300-500 Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection.


47. Two Yixing teapots and covers, 1st half 18th century, one moulded as a tree trunk with squirrels scampering over leaves and emerging from knotholes, the other rectangular and decorated with four bird roundels, the handle and spout formed as mythical creatures, a little restoration, 17.4cm max. (4)


£200-300 Provenance: the Arthur J Harris collection. 15


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