I don't think that it was ever used

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I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 02:03

I think this tea pot is old and hand made
single hole
12cm from tip of spout to back handle
7cm from bottom to top of lid
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 02:57

Full photo of bottom
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by NPE » May 6th, '17, 05:21

Feed the poor thing some nice tea.... it has gone hungry for so very long :D
That is a lovely find. I am no expert but that is a nice teapot!
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 05:38

NPE wrote: Feed the poor thing some nice tea.... it has gone hungry for so very long :D
That is a lovely find. I am no expert but that is a nice teapot!
I like its simple form
At the moment I have a modern teapot to drink tea from but I think it would be next in line :D
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by William » May 6th, '17, 05:52

This is clearly a R.O.C. period Zini or Hongni clay teapot. What I am not sure about, is the nature of the decorations. Is it white glaze?
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 05:59

William wrote: This is clearly a R.O.C. period Zini or Hongni clay teapot. What I am not sure about, is the nature of the decorations. Is it white glaze?
It is whitish clay appliqué
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by William » May 6th, '17, 06:05

williammimi70 wrote:
It is whitish clay appliqué
Oh, I see. Thanks for explaining! :D
I like this teapot!
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 06:14

William wrote:
williammimi70 wrote:
It is whitish clay appliqué
Oh, I see. Thanks for explaining! :D
I like this teapot!
Thank you
here is another one with similar decoration
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 6th, '17, 06:16

closer views
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by ricegeek » May 7th, '17, 03:04

These are lovely pots. I particularly like the decorations, almost has a golden glow to it, contrast nicely with the zini. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: I don't think that it was ever used

by williammimi70 » May 7th, '17, 03:27

ricegeek wrote: These are lovely pots. I particularly like the decorations, almost has a golden glow to it, contrast nicely with the zini. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much
Now I know what zini looks like
I will try to learn more about other clay types
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