The globular teapot with a reddish-purple clay, etched beast design spout and handle, the domed lid with a spherical knop. The shoulder of the pots are engraved with the chinese tradition greeting poem “Yan Nian Yi Shou Fa Da Cai” andsigned "Yu Quan". On the other side of the shoulder are engraved bamboo painting. Signed to the base and inside of the cover. H:3 1/2in(8.9cm) W:6 1/2in(16.5cm)