Of long cylindrical form, the teapot was well potted with dark red exterior, the body incised with poem calligraphy, artist signature and mark. One minor chip on the rim. Li Wankang, a rich businessman from Jiangsu Nantong area during Qing Tongzhi Dynasty, loves Yixing zisha stoneware, and he spends heavily on custom designed Yixing stoneware. This brush remains in good condition after many years. The brush pot was featured on "Yi Tao Zhi Lu", published by Li You Ren Tao Yi Company, publish date Republic of China calendar year 84, June 1st.