• Dimension: W: 4 3/8 in (11.2 cm) H: 2 1/4 in (5.8 cm)
• Estimate From: $3500
• Estimate To: $5000

Of compressed globular form with curved top and bottom, the thinly potted Liupei teapot was difficult to make, and it is an excellent teapot of the flattened lamp design. Bottom bears two character "Jin Zhong" mark. Liu Peisheng, birth and death unknown, was active during early Qing Dynasty period. This type of teapot was popularized from early Qing Dynasty to late Qing Dynasty period, with small changes during different reigns. This particular teapot has a slightly bolder spout, so it was likely made during Qianlong period.

朱泥扁燈式小留佩壺，泥質細密堅緻，腹部與口、脛尺寸懸殊，製作難度較高，薄胎精工，實度凝練，壺底楷書"金鐘"款，此壺為扁燈式中之佳器。留佩生卒無考，疑是清初名工。此壺式自清初一直沿襲至晚清，各朝器形略有細微的變化。此壺壺咀較為粗壯，應屬乾隆時期製品。