A unusual Yixing teapot with a lavender-blue glaze, dating from the Republic period. This small teapot is finely made and stamped at the bottom with a 荊溪南孟臣制款 Jingxi Mengchen mark. Reference: See a very similar Yixing teapot at Bonhams: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/20489/lot/507/a-small-yixing-stoneware-slip-painted-teapot-and-two-yijun-teapots-and-covers-qing-dynasty/ An also a Yixing teapot with looped handle at Rob Michiels: https://www.rm-auctions.com/nl/lenteveiling/33093-een-chinese-monochrome-clair-de-lune-geglazuurde-yixing-steengoed-theepot-en-deksel-yixing-zegelmerk-republiek?c=32%2C62%2C25%2C18%2C7%2C9%2C44%2C70%2C47%2C41%2C56%2C42%2C74%2C75%2C78 Dimensions: H6,5 x W12 (handle to spout) x W7,5 cm Condition: No damage! In very good condition. Checked with strong UV light for defects. Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or miniature teapot.