Shiwan Stoneware Teapot. Guangdong, China, Qing Dynasty. 18th–19th Century.

The body of this very large teapot was wheel-thrown; the spout and hanging rings were modeled separately and attached with slip. The body is made of dark buff stoneware, very thick, and covered with a thick blue glaze with violet hues. The simple form is striking. Thanks to its hanging rings, this teapot could have been used on a junk. Qing Dynasty, but possibly earlier. In recent years, counterfeits have flooded the market; however, for now, they are of poor quality and easily identifiable. Several copies of this interesting and rare teapot model can be found online, but they contain numerous errors: the glaze is too thin, the suspension rings are too narrow to allow the ropes to pass through, the spout is rigid, as is the handle, which is too thick—small details that make the piece as a whole lack elegance.
Good condition, no repairs. Numerous scratches from use. A chip on the spout. Numerous firing defects. Dimensions: 30 x 27 cm.
This is one of the most prized models among the Shiwan stoneware produced in the Guangdong kilns, and it is extremely rare to find one—especially in good condition.