Rising Dragon Teapot # 96148

This Rising Dragon teapot carries sculpted dragons and curling clouds across its rounded body, with a textured handle and a clearly defined lid. The large loop handle offers a secure grip, while the deep relief makes the pot a striking centrepiece for a tea table.

Dragons and cloud scrolls are long-established motifs in Chinese art, associated with power, movement, and auspicious symbolism. Sculptural teapots belong to the decorative side of Chinese teaware, while their practical use follows gongfu tradition: repeated short infusions poured directly from the pot.

Made in China, the dark clay shows warm reddish-brown highlights along the raised scales and carved patterns. The abundant texture benefits from gentle rinsing with water and thorough air-drying before the teapot is put away.