Vintage Chinese Yixing Zisha Purple Clay Moving Dragon Teapot Tea Pot w/ 2 Cups

Vintage Chinese Yixing Zisha teapot hand-sculpted in deep, unglazed purple-brown clay. The lid is crowned by an articulated dragon whose head rises and mouth opens to reveal a flicking tongue when you tip the pot—an ingenious bit of folk engineering that delights tea guests. Raised cloud scrolls, a scaly tail-handle, and signature chop marks underscore its studio craftsmanship. Comes with two matching Yixing tasting cups so you can go from shelf display to gong-fu service in one move. No chips, cracks, or repairs; light shelf wear only—exactly what you want to see on genuine zisha. Clean interior. Yixing 紫砂 (zisha) purple-clay teapot with moving dragon-head lid & retractable tongue Includes 2 unglazed matching cups, each approx. 2 oz (60 ml) Teapot capacity ≈ 10 oz likely 1980s-1990s studio work Features raised relief dragons, koi & cloud scrolls; tail-shaped handle Unglazed inside/out for traditional patina development Excellent vintage condition—no cracks, chips, or stains