A Chinese yixing 'peony and chilong' flattened teapot and cover

Reference: ART1002124

The teapot is decorated with a slender c-shaped handle and an s-shaped spout. The two circular sides of the teapot are decorated with moulded and applique leafy peonies growing from rocks. The narrow sides are decorated with eight clambering chilong, all but one clasping a lingzhi spray in its mouth. The domed cover is decorated with further chilong and is surmounted by a twin dragon finial.