Asian Art Auction

June 08, 2015

LOT 4

Lot 4

Cast Iron ‘Grape and Squirrel’ Teapot, 19th Century

Cast Iron ‘Grape and Squirrel’ Teapot, 19th Century
Lot 4 Details
Cast Iron ‘Grape and Squirrel’ Teapot, 19th Century

Heavily cast body molded with grape vines and squirrel, the cover of faux-bois paint and sakura finial
height 9.6" — 24.5 cm.
marked ‘Nippon ōsaka shi tetsu bin sei sano yasuke’ to cover, and marked ‘Ueda miyatsuko’ to foot rim

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Cast Iron ‘Grape and Squirrel’ Teapot, 19th Century
  • Cast Iron ‘Grape and Squirrel’ Teapot, 19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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