Heng Mao Yixing Zisha Li Bi Teapot
A Chinese Yixing Zisha Li bi teapot attributed to Heng Mao, late Ching Dynasty, late 19th century, of globular hu form, potted from deep purplish-red clay, with a richly textured li bi (pear skin) finish, plaided string joining the teapot handle to the lid. Seven character inscription to the base reading 'the brook sings after the rain' and signed Heng Mao, 3.54 in. high, 4.72 in. wide.
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- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
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