A Japanese studio Hobin teapot by Seifu Yohei IV (1872-1946), Taisho period (1912-1926), with gently rounded sides, the lid finial sculpted as a Yin-Yang symbol, covered in a pale pink 'Okayu-ji' glaze. Impressed circular seal mark beneath for Seifu IV. 6.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter