Thank you for viewing. This is a teapot designed by Sori Yanagi, model "Y-103B (Black, Matte)". I purchased it new around 2007 and used it regularly for about 2 years. After that, it was carefully stored in a cupboard. 【About the Material】 Unlike the porcelain version reissued in 2023, this one is made of **"semi-porcelain"** from that time. It features a more moist matte texture than the current products and a unique soft feel, which is said to better reflect Sori Yanagi's design intentions. 【Actual Size (approx.)】 • Overall length (from spout to handle): 22cm • Body: 12cm (H) x 12cm (W) • Height (to the lid knob): 14cm 【About the Condition】 • There is a general feeling of use. • Tea stains are attached to the inside of the pot, and there is a brown discoloration on the white ring on the bottom due to aging. • There are no cracks or chips, but there are thin spots like water marks on the surface, which are characteristic of matte finishes. • Please check the photos for details. 【Bulk Purchase Welcome】 A set of 4 teacups & saucers (Y-102B) from the same series will also be listed later. If you wish to purchase them as a set, please feel free to consult us using Mercari's "bulk purchase request" function or in the comment section. 【Packing and Shipping】 As a premium item, it will be packed in an OPP bag for waterproofing, thoroughly protected with bubble wrap, and then placed in a cardboard box. It will be shipped via Rakuraku Mercari Delivery (Takkyubin). As it is a high-value item and fragile, it will be delivered by a secure method with face-to-face delivery and tracking. #SoriYanagi #Teapot #Y103B #SemiPorcelain #DesignerTableware #MidCentury #EverydayTools