Vintage Hand Painted Teapot With Lid

Pottery

 

Circa 1930's-40's. Pretty, vintage, heavy pottery tea pot that is dark brown, with hand painted flowers, and gold leaf trim. It measures about 4&1/2 by 6 inches, including the lid and handle. On the bottom, where there is no glaze, the pottery looks like red clay. No chips or cracks to the teapot, spout, or handle. Inside the lid is a uniform, half circle chunk. I don't know if it was made this way, or if something has come off. I've included a close up photo. Of course, it doesn't show when the lid is on, and it displays very well. Stamped in the mold on the bottom is, "Japan".

Item ID: 1993