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Untitled (Dragon and Carp with Pearl Teapot)

Artwork title: Untitled (Dragon and Carp with Pearl Teapot)

Round shape dark Yixing teapot, overall swirl design of waves, clouds, featuring a carp playing with three gems and a dragon with one gem. The lid follows the swirl pattern and has a "niddy-noddy" dragon head in a hole, and the dragon's tongue is also mobile, both mobile parts will extend when the teapot is slanted to pour tea. The finial is in the shape of stylized cloud.

Year: 1735-1796

Artist: Unidentified Maker (attributed to Ch'ien Lung Dynasty, 1735-1796)

Decorative Arts
— Ceramic
Stoneware
Object Dimensions: 4 5/16 in. dia: 2 3/4 in.
Chinese, attributed to Ch'ien Lung Dynasty, 1735-1796
The Dana King Gatchell Teapot Collection, donated by the College of Human Sciences, Auburn University
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