{"product_id":"vintage-engraved-asian-brass-teapot-with-taoist-immortal-and-xuanwu-tortoise-finial-fed823bf","title":"Vintage Engraved Asian Brass Teapot with Taoist Immortal and Xuanwu Tortoise Finial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cast brass teapot showcases mid-20th-century East Asian craftsmanship, deeply engraved with a traditional Taoist immortal figure amidst swirling clouds and geometric waves. A detailed Xuanwu finial—a mythological tortoise entwined with a snake—anchors the lid, grounding the piece in historical iconography. The heavy cast metal retains a natural, unpolished patina that authenticates its age, while the crude scratching on the base likely represents an early owner's identification mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Cast Brass\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 6.5\" H x 7\" W x 4.5\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThe brass exhibits a naturally aged patina with expected surface wear and interior oxidation. One of the dual overhead handles is detached at the hinge and is included for optional restoration, though the vessel stands securely as an as-is decorative artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214825578677,"sku":"M5","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_ebd4fe8f-df2c-4bc1-8165-1b56481acc9c.jpg?v=1788581358","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/vintage-engraved-asian-brass-teapot-with-taoist-immortal-and-xuanwu-tortoise-finial-fed823bf","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}