Colour: Purple / Brown
Period: Antique
Marks: Lion mark on the bottom. Artist's name 綬馥 Shou Fu on the lid
Size: L: 20.5 cm, W: 13.4 cm, H: 9.9 cm,
Capacity: 530 ml (17.9 oz)
Spout: Multiple holes
Density(least 1 - most 10): 7.5
Suggested Teas: Oolong tea, pu-erh, green tea, black tea, or white tea
Condition: In good antique condition. Lid is slightly loose with some chips. Some nicks and nibbling to the edges of the opening. Minor fissures on the bottom nods.
The teapot is made of Yixing Zisha clay, with a fine texture and smooth surface in a light brownish-purple color. Its spout is shaped like a dragon's head, and the handle features a crouching Chi dragon motif. The base is round, supported by three tripod-shaped feet, and the lid is topped with a relief sculpture of a reclining tiger knob. The body is decorated with a black clay thundercloud motif band, complemented by ruyi cloud patterns encircling the upper and lower sections.
The base bears a square seal depicting a lion playing with a ball, while the interior of the lid is stamped with a rectangular seal of artist’s name "Shou Fu" (綬馥). The design draws inspiration from bronze vessels of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, combining linear engravings with shallow reliefs. Animal motifs on the spout, handle, and knob harmonize with the thundercloud patterns on the body. The teapot reflects ancient simplicity and elegance, highlighting exceptional craftsmanship.
