Vintage Yixing Zisha Jiangsu Province Red Clay & Enamel Teapot with Rattle Lid

Description

Beautiful small vintage red clay Yixing Zisha teapot in its original box, never used and in mint condition (see photos).
This one has several interesting features.
First, there’s the lovely enameled lotus design on one side.
Note also how a different clay was used for the spout and the handle.
Finally, the lid itself has an interesting design: there are six little “balls” inserted into the lid, three of which are loosely set such that they rattle when you shake the lid.
I’m guessing that they also rattle when hot steam escapes, but that’s just a guess on my part.
The writing on the other side of the teapot roughly translates as “Lotus Pond Fun.”
Size: The diameter of the body of the teapot is about 2.75 inches (about 6.8cm).
The opening (rim to rim) is 2 inches (5cm).
From the flat thumb hold on top of the handle to the tip of the spout is just under 4 inches (about 10cm).
It’s 2.5 inches tall with the lid on (6.5cm).
The box measures 5 inches x 4 inches x 2.75 inches.
SHIPPING: Priority Mail based on 1 pound from zip code 94112.
Handling costs include insurance.