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Yi Xing 宜興 Herbal Infuser 宜興 |
ORIGIN |
China, Yi Xing 宜興 |
DATE |
Late Qing to Republic period |
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DESCRIPTION |
Bottom marks with floral (花印款) or other pictorial design are relatively often seen on Yixing teapots produced during the late Qing dynasty or the early Republican period. Inscription is a character 壽 'Longevity' written in different calligraphic variants. The lid knob is a Ruyi scepter. Probably used as an infusers to brew medicinal herbs This type of mark is related to a maker or a pottery kiln. It is used instead of a Reign mark Zi sha clay 自殺 |
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