Bulbous body teapot with double tiered lid and a metal onion-shape finial. Yellow body decorated with colorful scrolls and stylized foliage. The sides feature turquoise-background, oversized cartouches depicting qilins, sometimes called the Chinese unicorn. The qilin is an auspicious creature with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer, the tail of an ox, horse's hooves and a single horn. The qilin (also referred to as "kylin," or "kirin" in Japan) is considered to be one of the four supernatural creatures and is pre-eminent among hairy creatures. Turquoise glazed interior. Overall, with the lid and handles the teapot measures apprx. 6"T x 8"W.
75/150 Sold $264.50
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