清 宜興茶壺 《荆溪陳萬餘製》款

the ovoid body flanked by a curved spout and a loop handle, inscribed to the base with a signature reading Jingxi Chen Wanyu zhi (Made by Chen Wanyu from Jingxi), the domed cover surmounted by a circular knop

The teapot is in very good condition. There are very minute chips, such as that on the foot and the spout. Minor surface wear and scratches.
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