203 - (R) YIXING TEA POT, SHAPE OF A ROOT, LATE QING DYNASTY, CHINA 1900

(R) YIXING TEA POT, SHAPE OF A ROOT, LATE QING DYNASTY, CHINA 1900 Dimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 10 cm Depth 18 cm Weight: 496 grams Naturalistically modelled as a gnarled tree root, this Yixing stoneware teapot integrates body, spout and handle into a single organic composition. Knotted textures, cut-branch forms and small applied shoots enliven the reddish-brown surface, while the cover continues the illusion with a branch-like knop. An impressed seal is present on the underside. Root-form vessels belong to the naturalistic strand of Yixing pottery, in which familiar botanical forms are transformed into functional objects for tea. Such designs combine tactile clay surfaces, references to the natural world and the intimate ritual of tea preparation. For lots marked with (R), a 19% VAT is added to the combined hammer price and commission. This VAT is waived for: - Private buyers outside the EU who officially export the items.- Businesses inside the EU holding a valid VAT number, exporting to their home country. Proper export documentation is required to waive the VAT