Teapot in engraved silver metal, enamel and green hard stone

Teapot in engraved silver metal, enamel and green hard stone of the malachite family.

Lid with a small sculpture of a monkey ( do not let evil overcome you) and 4 frogs. (lucky symbol).

Along the neck of the teapot is an ornament composed of 5 dragons in relief and immediately below a cloisonné collar with decorations in enamels mainly in lapis and turquoise.

On the mineral body of the teapot metal decorations with ornamental motifs and

2 Chinese phoenixes on the sides (considered a god of the winds and is a symbol of joy).

Metal handle with a frog in relief on top.
Trilobate metal base worked with feet.

Under manufacturer's stamp with Chinese ideograms.

Long spout with flower-shaped base.

Bought by Arkana Gallery Turin Italy in the 90s of the last century , coming from Mudit International Gallery Collection - Delhi - India