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A Gold Filigree Mounted Yixing Teapot

CultureChinese
Datec. 1675-1700
MediumStoneware and gold
Dimensions6 3/8 × 6 × 4 in. (16.2 × 15.2 × 10.2 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Richard D. Pardue
Object number2021.3
DescriptionA square body moulded teapot with dragons chasing flaming pearls, surmounted by an overhead handle in the form of the roof of a pagoda. Gold filigree mounts adorn the spout and cover, connected by gold chains.
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