An old handmade red clay teapot with a Zhuanshu script mark that has an elegant ribbed design.A round molded Yixing red clay Chinese teapot with matching lid. It has an applied spout and handle. The lid, which fits the mouth of the teapot snugly, has an applied round finial with vent hole. The teapot has a shallow foot. The clay has a smooth feeling, shiny red appearance. The size of the teapot fits in the palm of the hand nicely.There is a mark on the inside of the lid of an oval with two characters. There is also a square molded mark in Zhuanshu script on the base.MEASUREMENTS 5 ??a€ (14.6 cm) long x 3 ??a€ (8.9 cm) wide x 3 3/4a€ (9.5 cm) tall. Weighs 8.9 oz (255 g)CONDITION There are no cracks, chips, or breaks. There is some age staining in the crevasses from use.An interesting shaped Yixing teapot that is very decorative. It will be a nice addition to a teapot collection.Item ID: Pot-1954