Vintage Chinese Sterling Silver Agate Enamel Cloisonne Dragon Mouse Tea Pot Rare

Description

This is an awesome example of Chinese sterling silver and stone craftsmanship. The top piece has, I believe, a mouse or squirrel holding a basket with a nut(?) in it. Very curious. The spout has an awesome dragon head that the tea comes out of. The base of the spout has a lion head. The silver body has a couple of dragons engraved in it with beautiful detail. The enamel cloisonné top also has 2 dragons embellished in it. There is slight fade to the enamel, but graphics are still beautiful. The silver is in found condition. Silver has tarnish. Please see all pics as they as part of the description. There are Chinese marks on bottom. Orange agate bangles are variegated and incredible. It stands about 5-1/4" tall and about 5-1/2" at it's widest. It weighs about 12 oz. The base diameter is about 3". This is a very rare teapot!
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