California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 314 
SHEN XI: A YELLOW CLAY 'BRICK' TEAPOT    申錫 黃泥方磚壺


  • Dimension: H: 5 1/4 in (13 cm) W: 6 in (15 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Of rectangular form, one side molded with four Chinese characters "Chi Wu Yuan Nian", the other side elegantly carved with plum flowers, bamboo, and viewing stones in a few strokes, the spout, handle, and finial all in mostly angular forms. Bottom with four character "Cha Shu Xiang Wen" mark, and a two character mark "Shen Xi" beneath the lid.


此壺為典型申錫式方磚壺,壺身,壺把,壺口連成一線,一面陽文"赤烏元年",一面刻有梅、竹、石寥寥數筆,簡潔有致。底款"茶熟香溫" 蓋款"申錫"