A frog on a lotus flower, about to flick out its tongue to catch prey near the spout. The base, reminiscent of a lotus root, has a mechanism that allows the granules to move. Suitable for interior decoration or as an ornament. For many years, it was displayed on a decorative shelf in a villa at a resort. Details are unknown. There are no noticeable scratches or stains. Please forgive any oversights. This is a traditional teapot called a "Zisha Hu" (purple sand teapot), meticulously crafted in Yixing, China. It features a design with a lotus flower and a frog as its motif. Origin: Made using "Zisha clay" from Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, China. Features: Excellent breathability and heat retention, said to enhance the aroma of tea. Usage: Primarily used for brewing Chinese tea. 〇〇Details〇〇 A Zisha Hu (Zisha teapot, Zisha Hu in Chinese) is a type of teapot, the basic vessel for brewing Chinese tea. Teapots made in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China, are called Zisha Hu because of the clay material (purple clay) used, and they have been highly valued since ancient times. In addition to its appearance and design, it is also characterized by its practical construction, such as a shape that removes astringency and scum when brewing tea, and a shape that makes it easy to pour hot water. Therefore, many Chinese tea utensils consider the Zisha Hu to be the pinnacle, and teapots are made in Taiwan and other places, modeled after the Zisha Hu. 〇〇How to Use〇〇 Because the Zisha Hu itself absorbs the aroma of tea, continuing to use it with the same type of tea leaves allows the aroma and oils of the tea leaves to permeate, and the tea utensil matures over time. (This is called "Yang Hu" - nurturing the pot) For this reason, when cleaning the Zisha Hu after use, do not use detergents, but simply rinse with water and dry thoroughly. When you start using it, after washing it with water, put the tea leaves you plan to use in the Zisha Hu and let it sit for a while with hot water poured in. There is also a method of boiling the Zisha Hu and tea leaves in a pot with enough water to submerge the Zisha Hu over low heat. When brewing tea, preheat the Zisha Hu with hot water, add the tea leaves, and fill it with hot water to the brim, then close the lid. The right amount of hot water is when it overflows slightly when the lid is closed. It is a very rare item, as it is not found for sale even when searched on the internet. ※The above product information is based on the HP and other related materials. If there are any discrepancies between the current condition and the description, the current condition takes precedence.