teapot

Summary

Public: Squat globular teapot on three mask and paw feet, deep red earthenware, decorated with lustrous black lead glaze. Private: Squat globular teapot on three mask and paw feet, with short slightly tapered neck, short curved spout and plain loop handle with outer spur at lower terminal. Deep red earthenware body with lustrous iron black glaze, small patch of dry body to right of handle where glaze has not adhered. Flattened domed cover with flattened rim and button finial, small pierced hole to one side.