Dragon Pattern Qin Weight yixing clay woodfired teapot # 94890The exact designation "" is somewhat specific and not universally standardized in catalogues, so this description treats it as a Qinquan () style teapot decorated with dragon () motifs and gives a safe, general historical context. Brief history: Teapots of the Qinquan type take their inspiration from ancient Chinese balanceweights and small ritual bronzes, a naming practice that became common in later ceramic and Yixing potting traditions. Small,