Chinese Yixing Teapot with Applied Vines and Squirrel

Kangxi, 18th century, unglazed redware teapot, with sprigging vine and berry relief decoration with squirrel, pruned branch form handles and spout, unmarked.

4 1/2 x 6 x 4 in.

Private Collection of a Gentleman, Virginia

Rob Michiels Asian Arts Sale, October 28th, 2017, Lot 261.
Acquired from the Collection of Rob Hunter

Small chips to spout terminus; cover with a few small edge chips to the rim edge, and small chip to fitter rim; teapot rim with a few fleabites; applied decoration with a few small minor losses to applied decoration.