Yixing Teapot and Cover with Grape Decoration

Chinese, circa 1760-1780, buff unglazed stoneware with relief applique decor of leaves and grapes, the spout and handles in the form of pruned branches, unmarked.

7 1/4 x 10 1/4 x 7 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Virginia

Acquired from the Collection of Wallace and Liza Gusler

Spout tip with small chip; cover outer rim with a few fleabites; cover's fitter rim with small edge chip; a few minute fleabites to teapot's inner rim.