This is the popular dragon head teapot design originally created by the legendary Shao Dahen during the later years of the Qing dynasty. However, the design was later modified by Huang Yuling of the early republic era. This design depicts a Yuan Pao (Silver Ingot) at the top of the cover and becomes the standard for many years to come.
This dragon head teapot was probably made during the Republic times (after 1911). The dragon head and the scales were very well crafted and fine details could be seen in the teapot. The dragon head can be seen emerging between the waves in hot pursue of the pearl not far from it. The teapot had been used for quite some times as the colour and texture revealed the ageing characteristic.
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| Dragon head teapot from the Republic era |
This teapot had a price tag of over ten thousand dollars when it was first brought in to Singapore in the1990s for an exhibition cum sale of teapots and other antiques from China.
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| Original design by Shao Dahen |
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