I purchased this at a home goods store in Shibuya Hikarie a few months ago. It's a brand new, unused cast iron Tetsubin (Japanese teapot) from IWACHU, featuring a pink/gold Arare (hailstone) pattern. It comes with a tea strainer. The retail price was around 10,400 yen and it's made in Japan. Size: 12.5 x 10.5 x H12cm Heat Source: (Not compatible with gas, direct fire, or IH) Weight: Approximately 700g Capacity: 320ml (full) Material: Cast iron (enamel coating on the inside and underside of the lid) Color: Gold/Pink Made in Japan Accessories: Tea strainer Because it's made of cast iron, it has excellent heat retention, keeping your tea warm and preserving the flavor of the tea leaves. This is a Nanbu Tekki (Southern Ironware) from Iwate, and the color and Arare pattern are beautiful. It's also great for brewing black tea! How about it for the coming cold season?