One of my father's collections from 40-50 years ago. It was only displayed without being used. No box. A "hōbin," a handleless teapot primarily used for brewing sencha green tea. Hōbins are suitable for high-grade gyokuro tea, which is brewed with lukewarm water rather than hot water. Hōbins like the one in the image are made in various pottery production areas in Japan, such as Hagi-yaki and Bizen-yaki. Instead of a handle, there are indentations or protrusions on the top of the body, where you place your fingers to pour the tea. There are holes inside the spout to prevent tea leaves from coming out, and the capacity is usually for one to several servings. - Shape: Round container with a lid - Material: Ceramic - Design: Handmade patterns are applied - Color: Brown and green gradation - Size: Small