• Front view of the teapot, showing the toad's face with its spout in the mouth and the lid on top.
  • Side view of the teapot showing the toad's head on the left, the curled handle on the right and the lid.
  • View from the side and above of the teapot, showing the curled handle and the rounded body with raised dots.
  • Angled view of the teapot showing the curled handle on the left and the toad's head on the right.
  • Side view of the teapot showing the toad's head and open spout on the right and the back legs on the left.
  • Close-up front view of the toad's face, showing the spout opening in the mouth and the green-tinged eyes.
  • Close-up of the lid showing the small toad-shaped knob and the textured, pressed surface of the lid.
  • Inside of the teapot opening, looking down into the dark, empty body, with the lid resting beside it.
  • The lid on its own, seen from the side, with the small toad-shaped knob on top.
  • Underside of the lid, showing a small oval stamped mark on the inside surface.
  • Base of the teapot, showing a small rectangular stamped mark on the body near the handle, with light surface marks.
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Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Frog Teapot Brown Toad Figural Lid Finial Stamped

Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Frog Teapot Brown Toad Figural Lid Finial Stamped

£74.99
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Chinese Yixing Zisha Clay Frog Teapot Brown Toad Figural Lid Finial Stamped

A small figural teapot in unglazed Yixing purple clay, modelled as a seated toad with its head raised and the spout in its mouth. The body is decorated with inlaid green dots, and the curled tail forms the handle. The lid is topped with a textured strawberry-style finial.

- Material: Yixing zisha clay (unglazed stoneware)
- Design: seated toad or frog with raised head, curled tail handle
- Spout set in the mouth
- Fitted lid with textured knop
- Impressed seal marks on the underside of the teapot and inside the lid
- Natural brown clay with green inlaid spots

A charming piece for tea drinkers or collectors of Chinese Yixing ware and animal-form teapots.

Condition: Very Good
Condition Details: Teapot and lid appear complete and undamaged, with no visible chips, cracks or repairs. The lid sits snugly in the opening and the spout hole is clear. There are light surface marks and a little dusty residue in places, consistent with age and handling. The interior is clean and unglazed, as expected for Yixing ware. Sold as a decorative or tea-brewing piece; please see all photos.
  • Material: Yixing zisha clay (purple clay stoneware) with green inlaid dots
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