Chinese Republic Yixing robin's egg glazed teapot

Chinese Republic Yixing robin's egg glazed teapot, by Hu Yao Ting, with two seal marks reading, "Yao Ting". PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Wei Yuan Hsueh and Emily Hsueh, Dallas, Texas. Owners of the former Oriental Art Shop in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Hsueh was a Chinese government official as Consul to Jamaica and Consul to Germany prior to beginning Oriental Art Shop. Hu Yao Ting (Chinese, 1882-1947). 6.25"H x 8"L x 3"D, Circa - Early 20th C.