Yixing yellow teapot with handle at the side ?

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I've recently purchased a Yellow clay Yixing teapot and the handle is at the side,not directly opposite the spout.

Is this very unusual or just a novelyt ?

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[Rayuela]

Quite a few "kyusu-style", side-handled teapots were made at a certain point for export to Japan, and they are not so rare. If you hunt around enough on the Interwebs, you'll find more. I think Dragon Tea House stocks a few.

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The handle is a proper pulled handle rather than a straight 'saucepan' type.