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

 Lot # 338 
A GREEN CLAY 'BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS' TEAPOT    季益順制 綠泥蝴蝶花卉壺


  • Dimension: W: 6 3/4 in (17.2 cm) H: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $1800

Of compressed globular form, the teapot's exterior depict two butterflies flying next to lotus flowers, with branches turned into spout and handle, the top with similar motif, bottom of lid and bottom of teapot bears artist mark "Ji Yishun".