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Unlike the majority of Chinese craftsmen Yixing potters often signed their works. This example has the stamp of Yang Pengnian, a famous potter active during the first quarter of the 19th century. The teapot is modelled like an ancient brick.","physicalDescription":"Teapot, flat rectangular shape imitating the form of an ancient brick, made of brown unglazed stoneware with rough sandy texture, hand built and moulded. 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