the teapot and cover incised with bamboo trees on one side and an inscription on the other, with jade handle, finial and spout H: 4"(10.3cm) D: 6.7"(17cm) the stoneware body encased with pewter, decorated with flowing plants on both sides on a metal ground with an angular handle H: 3.8"(9.7cm) D: 6.7"(16.9cm) set with a pewter loop handle, the cover set with a jade finial with wooden carvings to the body H: 7.8"(19.7cm) D: 5.5"(14cm) Provenance: purchased from Sothebys' New York ,sale No. 40279266 Condition: The teapots has light wear to its surface, consistent with age