Yixing late Qing to Republic Period Dragon Teapot.


21cm handle to Spout.


8.5cm tall


Chip to Spout and small chip under lid as shown.


Dragon on handle and lid,and of course a Dragon Spout.


Multiple pierced holes inside spout entrance.


6 character Purple clay mark to base and a two character mark under the lid.


Marks: 宜興紫砂名壺- 范記


Fantastic piece.


First pic is of one sold by Christies,incorrectly described as 18th-19th c.