A Chinese gold-embellished Chaozhou teapot, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 19th century, of archaic bell-form in polished red clay, embellished with gold to the rim of the lid (tested as 19.42ct), four character mark to the base, two character mark to the inside of the lid. An important Melbourne collection. 7.5 cm high, 10 cm wide,