Gong Shun Chang Ji: A yixing pewter-encased « Duck » teapot. Photo courtesy California Asian Art Auction Gallery.

Of mandarin duck form, the lid and handle mounted on the back of the duck, the spout in the form of duck's head and beak, the teapot covered in pewter, with simple incisions to mark the feathers and other details. Four character mark "Gong Shun Chang Ji" on the bottom. Gong Shun Chang Ji was a store name from the late Qing Dynasty period. W: 7 1/4 in (18.5 cm) H: 3 7/8 in (9.9 cm). Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,500

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