Teapot with Gold and Silver Camellia Design

This piece embodies a refined Japanese aesthetic, featuring a teapot in a rich, deep color adorned with camellias painted from the potter's garden. The knob on the lid is designed to represent a bird visiting the camellia. Its shape is ideal for allowing tea leaves to unfurl and bloom, ensuring a delicious cup of black tea. Crafted from Shigaraki clay, this teapot was shaped on a potter's wheel before the camellia motif was meticulously hand-painted and gradually colored, then fired through multiple stages to achieve its final finish. The camellias are depicted vibrantly with accents of gold and silver. The interior is glazed, and the tea strainer holes are finely and carefully made. It pours smoothly with excellent drip prevention. The lid fits snugly with a well-ground rim, and a lid rest is included. The intricate decoration with gold, silver, and colored enamels is technically challenging, requiring careful control of temperature and humidity during the process. This is a rare piece, completed with time and dedication from creation to finishing. It can be paired with the separately sold teacups. This piece makes a wonderful addition for entertaining guests, a thoughtful gift for someone special, or as a decorative accent. You can also enjoy the deepening patina and subtle crackling that develops over time with use. About Crackling (Kannyu): This refers to the fine cracks that appear on the surface of ceramics, adding to their character and beauty. Diameter: 13.5cm, Height: 17.5cm, Opening Diameter: 6.0cm, Weight: 700g, Capacity: 1200cc (filled to 80%) * Not suitable for microwave, dishwasher, oven, cleanser, or nylon scrubbers. * Gold and silver accents may naturally dull over time. Gently polishing with a jewelry cloth can restore their shine.