Zhu Shaomei: A pewter-encased yixing teapot and cover. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.
Of cylindrical bamboo sections form, with the exterior covered in pewter, incised with calligraphy on one side with mark "Fu Sheng", and bamboo on the reverse. The rectangular handle, the straight spout tip, and the cylindrical finial all made with jade. Inside with four character mark "Shi Mou Mo Gu", referring to teapot maker Zhu Shimei. W: 6 in (15.3 cm) H: 3 7/8 in (9.9 cm). Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Zhu Shimei, born in Shanyin during Qing Dynasty, was a renowned Yixing teapot maker, specializes in pewter-covered designs. He was also expert at incising calligraphy, flowers, and people onto the teapot.
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