Japanese banko elephant teapot 1920s to 1940s

Smoke free pet free home. Make an offer. Up for sale is a charming vintage Japanese Banko ware figural elephant teapot, dating approximately to the 1920s–1940s. This collectible novelty piece features a dark, unglazed ceramic elephant body wearing a vibrant, hand-painted floral blanket (howdah). The removable lid is topped with a beautifully detailed small rider figure acting as the handle. Missing handle. Approx 6 inches tall and 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. Age related Wear and tear. vintage as found condition. Porch pick up whites rd and Bayly Pickering.