1970’s BianDeng teapot from Factory One. Bian Deng could be translated as 'flat lantern'. It is one of the traditional teapot shapes.
 
Weight:140g
Volume:140ml
Clay: Hong Ni
 
Bottom Seal:
(6 characters)
荊溪南孟臣制
(JingXiNanMengChenZhi)
 
*As early pots are not perfect, the lid on this pot is loose and there are two 'beauty marks'. One is a tiny hole on the side of the body and on the inner wall of the lid there is a tiny white stone looking out.