SHIPS FREE! RARE Vintage Yixing Teapot Frog on Lotus selling Leaf Handpainted Pink + Sea-Green, Red-Brown Clay Zisha Tea Pot Traditional Chinese Tea

This beautiful small, decorative, vintage Chinese teapot is made of brown-red clay which local lore claims is the best, to be seasoned over years of use. As this was an estate purchase, I do not know the origin or authenticity of the clay this was made from, but I do know it is a sturdy, ready-to-use, somewhat whimsical teapot featuring a little blue frog, which in traditional culture is associated with healing and good fortune in business. It sits with front legs up on a green lotus leaf -- symbolic of love and beauty -- on the lid, and both sides of the pot feature handpainted sea-green and pink lotus blooms and buds. The overall pot has a lotus shape including flower spout and a thick vine for the handle.

The traditional Chinese clay pot sits solidly with no wobble on a round base 2.75" in diameter. It has a comfortable grip and weight, and is 7" wide selling from handle to spout (or 4.25" pot diameter) x 2.5" high or 4.25" high including the frog lid. The vintage teapot is in excellent condition, clean with no wear or odors. The lid fits snugly into its round space on top, as the frog serves as its top handle.