Chinese Yixing "Mouse" Teapot, the sides carved with leaves and several lines of calligraphy, the cover with a shaped mouse finial; impressed marks inside cover, at base of handle, and to center of base of teapot. Two tiny chips underneath edge of cover, two flakes and a very short associated hairline to mouth of teapot. Length from handle to spout 7 3/8 inches (18.8 cm.).