Fine Chinese Yixing 6-Side Melon Teapot, the 6-side cover with Fu Dog finial shaped to fit the same patterned mouth; the sides carved with flowers and calligraphy, the base and inside of cover impressed with seals. Three tiny flakes to shaped mouth, very short line to side of handle attachment at bottom probably from the original firing. Length from handle to spout 7 3/4 inches (19.8 cm.).