Chinese Teaware, Taiwanese Teaware, Sencha Utensils Chinese Antique, Chinese Yixing Purple Clay Teapot, Meng Qi, Horizontal Teapot, Vermilion Clay Zisha, Unglazed Teapot, Kyusu (Teapot with a side handle) / Sencha Utensils, Tea Utensils, Horizontal Teapot, Chinese Teapot Purchased in Taiwan This is a very old item. It is an antique. Meng Qi Kyusu (Teapot) x1 Size: Overall Height (including lid) 7.0cm From handle to spout 12.0cm Mouth diameter 4.2cm Body diameter 7.6cm Meng Qi mark on the bottom About Yixing Zisha Teapots: Zisha is a special type of clay found only in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province. Zisha is classified into several types depending on the location of the deposit and the color after firing. Generally, it has high plasticity, allowing for beautiful shaping of the overall form as well as the details. 【Features】 1. Absorbs impurities and enhances the flavor of tea. Vermilion clay teapots are said to suppress bitterness through the reaction of iron oxide and tannins, mellowing the taste of the tea. 2. High heat retention, and it doesn't get hot to the touch when filled with hot water. 3. The flavor develops with long use. There is a term called "Yangu" (nurturing the pot), and with long use, the surface develops a unique luster and becomes beautiful. Also, the inside absorbs the tea's components and enhances the aroma of the tea. 4. Suitable for brewing ripe Pu'er tea, Oolong tea, white tea, and black tea. Ideal for Chinese Oolong tea, Tieguanyin, Pu'er tea, white tea, black tea, Wuyi Rock Tea, black tea, Taiwanese tea, and high mountain tea. Stored at home. No box. Please check the condition of the item in the images! Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection or are very sensitive to details. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you. Tea Utensils, Tea Ceremony, Chinese Tea, Teaware, Taiwanese Tea, Brewing Tea, Sencha, Sencha, Black Tea, Chinese Teaware, Teaware, Chinese Crafts, Chinese Art, Chinese Antiques, Chinese Souvenirs, Taiwanese Souvenirs, Hong Kong Souvenirs, Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty Teaware, Qianlong Era, Made in the Great Ming Dynasty Chenghua Era, Chinese Dishes, Teaware, Jingdezhen Dishes, Tea Sets, Teacups, Antiques, Tea Leaf Cans, Tea Cans, Tea Caddies, Chinese Teaware, Chinese Tea, Taiwanese Tea, Taiwanese Teaware