The listing, VINTAGE SATSUMA MIJ DRAGON WARE TEA POT BEAUTIFUL has ended.
WOW! I have had this teapot in my collection for more than 20 years and it was old when I got it. It is probably from the 1920's The decoration is done in what is called "slip" The paint is 3d and is raised from the body. There are one male deity and the famous lady deity from Japanese culture painted on front. I have also shown the back which is also painted. The dragon head on the spout (no damage) has an open mouth and the handle for the cover is also an opened mouth dragon head. . The colors are bright, metallic gold, orange, chocolate brown, and tan. No cracks or chips Marked on bottom made in Japan. no other marks.