… Here is my handle .. but! where is my Spout?

Not one, but TWO Handles .. Ok! but where is that spout?
The calligraphy is to: Attract Big Fortune   A clue revealed .. a Beveled and Lapped surface exposed when the lid is removed. The lid has a Matting Beveled Lip .. when mated, an air tight seal is formed.
The Base also has a Lapped sealing surface
All is exposed .. the bottom of the Pot has a mating surface that seals on the base .. in the center: ....
"THE SPOUT"  Flow is controlled via the Air Hole in the Lid, as with a drinking straw etc.