Vintage Taiwanese Blue & White Porcelain Teapot with Dragon Motifs

A mid-20th century porcelain teapot, decorated in traditional blue-and-white underglaze with dynamic dragons among clouds. The globular body supports a tall rectangular handle and an elongated spout, both detailed with scrolling foliate designs. The fitted lid is painted with concentric rings and cloud motifs, topped by a knob finial. The underside bears a red square seal mark along with “Taiwan R.O.C.”, indicating production in Taiwan during the Republic of China period (circa 1950s–1980s). 

Key Features

• Form: Tall-handled porcelain teapot with globular body and domed lid

• Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue dragons in flight among stylized clouds

• Handle & Spout: Painted with scrolling designs

• Mark: Red square seal with “Taiwan R.O.C.” on the base

Historical & Collecting Context:

The dragon motif is a long-standing emblem of strength, authority, and imperial power in Chinese art. During the mid-20th century, Taiwanese porcelain factories reproduced classic Ming and Qing blue-and-white designs for both domestic use and international export. This teapot reflects that tradition, blending symbolic imagery with a distinctively bold form

Dimensions : 10 in L x 7 in W x 12 in H