First quarter 20th century, all with silver overlay and polished stone bodies, probably malachite. The first is a teapot with a well-formed phoenix spout, applied frog decoration to the side, a nibbling squirrel finial (6.25 in.); the second, also a teapot, has an applied butterfly motif with centered dragon, rabbit finial (4.25 in.); the third and fourth appear to be spice pots with detailed finials and applied roaring lion heads to the bodies (3 in. and 2.75 in.) All with character marks to the base.

Some misshapen areas especially to the lid rims.

$500 - 800