Chinese Yixing zisha (purple sand) clay teapot in unglazed reddish-brown stoneware with a large applied dragon in relief on the body in contrasting pale grey clay. Domed lid with a lion finial; curved spout and C-form handle. Notable interior sculpture: a large three-dimensional dragon head molded on the underside of the lid and a tiger at the bottom inside the pot.
 
➡️ Condition & Details ⬅️
 
🔹 Condition: Very good — Pre-owned
 
🔹 Notable wear/defects: Light patina consistent with handled zisha ware; applied exterior dragon relief and interior dragon and tiger heads appear intact; no chips, cracks, or repairs
 
🔹 Type: Teapot with lid
 
🔹 Maker/Brand: Impressed circular seal on base (stylized dragon and Chinese characters)
 
🔹 Markings/Backstamp: Circular impressed mark on underside of base
 
🔹 Materials: Yixing zisha clay, unglazed; applied relief and molded interior decoration
 
🔹 Origin: China (Yixing-style zisha ware)
 
🔹 Height: Approx. 4.5 in. (to top of lid finial)
 
 
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