A blue and white teapot with gilt metal spout and handleKangxi period, ca. 1700, ChinaOriginally a tea canister (the lid is not the original matching lid but a slightly later replacement). The tea canister then adjusted to act as a teapot with later added metal handle and spout. Marked with a four-character mark.H 15.3 cm, Lid with chip. The base rim with roughness/fritting. No hairlines or restoration.