Chinese antique, rare item, Chinese Yixing Zisha teapot, Yixing-made Qingxiang, Zhu mud Zisha Tiger handle pot, small, kyusu (teapot) Chinese tea set, Taiwanese tea set Kyusu (teapot) x1 The bottom has the inscription "Yixing-made Qingxiang, genuine teapot." Yixing-made Qingxiang was for the Japanese market in the 70s, a rare item from that era. There is an inscription "Yixing-made" under the lid. Only the kyusu (teapot) is for sale. No original box The tea tray, yunomi teacups, and chahai (tea pitcher) are for photography purposes and are not included. About Yixing Zisha Teapots Zisha is a special type of clay produced only in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province. Zisha is classified into several types depending on the location of the deposit and the color after firing, but 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. Zhu mud kyusu (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. Develops character with long use. There is a term "yang hu" (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 strengthens the tea's aroma. 4. Suitable for brewing ripe Pu'er tea, oolong tea, white tea, black tea, etc. Ideal for Chinese teas such as 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 overly sensitive. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you. Tea utensils, tea ceremony, Chinese tea, tea sets, Taiwanese tea, brewing tea, sencha, black tea, Chinese tea sets, tea sets, Chinese crafts, Chinese art, Chinese antiques, Chinese souvenirs, Taiwanese souvenirs, Hong Kong souvenirs, Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty tea sets, Qianlong era, Da Ming Chenghua era, Chinese tableware, tea sets, Jingdezhen tableware, tea sets, teacups, antiques Tea leaf cans, tea cans, tea caddies, Chinese tea sets, Chinese tea, Taiwanese tea, Taiwan