Beautiful vintage very rare Chinese Yixing clay brown teapot encased in metal and decorated with dragons in mint condition. Makers marks on the bottom.
This traditional style commonly used to brew tea originated in China, dating back to the 15th century, and are made from clay produced nearYixing in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu.
Teapot stands 4.5 inches including lid, 7.75 inches in length & 5 inches in diameter.