Chinese Kangxi Yixing Teapot with Applied Decoration of Foo Lions and Brocade Balls with 2 Ruyi and 2 Axe Heads between brocade borders, the top with another Lion, the handle and spout with a Dragon and ending in a single hole at the base. Chips to inside edge of cover, to both ears of Lion and outside edge, several tiny flakes to edges of mouth of teapot, two chips to tip of spout; part of one applied axe missing. Length from handle to spout 5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm.).