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Untitled (Dragon and Carp with Pearl Teapot)

Untitled (Dragon and Carp with Pearl Teapot)

1735-1796

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

Decorative Arts
— Ceramic
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.
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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