California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 160 
JIANG RONG: A LARGE CLAY "PUMPKIN" TEAPOT    蔣蓉製 南瓜大提樑壺


  • Dimension: W: 10 in (25.5 cm) H: 10 5/8 in (27 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4500

Of globular form, the teapot in the shape of pumpkin, with arching intertwining branches acting as handle, leaves covering spout and side. The bottom bears artist mark "Jiang Rong".


此壺即為一南瓜造型,無論提梁,流口,蓋與鈕均為南瓜的莖,葉,瓜蒂。整器無論比例,顏色,面面俱到,栩栩如生,實為佳作。壺底有“荊溪蔣蓉製”圓章。
Jiang Rong was born in Chuangbu village, Yixing city, during 1919. She is a famous female Yixing zisha stoneware maker, known for creative styles, clever use of colors, detailed and intricate craftsmanship, and realistic designs.
蔣蓉,1919年生於宜興川埠鄉,是位有名的女工藝師。她的作品構思奇特,配色巧妙,做工精細,器型逼真,自成一格。