Vintage Chinese Yixing-Style Cadogan Upside-Down Water Teapot, Peach Form, Signed Matsunaga "松永" | SKU: 26J-0658

Vintage Chinese Yixing-Style Cadogan Upside-Down Water Teapot, Peach Form, Signed Matsunaga "松永" | SKU: 26J-0658

An unglazed red-clay upside-down water teapot with a peach-like silhouette, molded relief decoration, and fitted wooden box

This unusual vessel is crafted in unglazed reddish-brown clay and formed in the distinctive Cadogan or upside-down water teapot style, with a filling opening set beneath the base rather than a removable lid at the top. The rounded body rises to a softly pointed peak that gives the piece a peach-like outline, while the surface is richly worked in low relief with figural and landscape-style decoration. A curved side spout and loop handle are integrated into the body, and the vessel stands on a short footed ring. A signed mark reading Matsunaga, "松永," is noted for this piece, adding another point of interest for collectors of studio pottery and specialty tea wares.

Today this piece offers strong visual appeal as both a conversation object and a display accent for a tea collection, shelf, or cabinet. Its sculptural profile, dense carved surface, and uncommon construction make it especially compelling in an interior that celebrates handcrafted ceramics and East Asian decorative arts. It pairs beautifully with other red-clay wares, scholar's objects, or a small tea service, and it makes a distinctive gift for collectors drawn to unusual teapot forms.

• Origin: Chinese Yixing-style red clay ware; signed Matsunaga "松永"
• Era: Vintage
• Material: Unglazed red stoneware clay; wooden storage box
• Use: Water or tea vessel in Cadogan upside-down teapot form; also well suited for display
• Modern Use: Tea ware collection display, shelf accent, study decor, or unique gift for ceramic collectors
• Features: Peach-like rounded body; underside filling opening; fixed spout and handle; all-over molded relief decoration; raised foot; fitted wooden box
• Dimensions: 6 1/2"W x 3 3/4"D x 4 1/4"H
• Condition: Vintage condition; sold as-is

A distinctive vintage red-clay vessel with sculptural form, intricate surface work, and an uncommon upside-down teapot design.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.