Vintage Chinese Yixing Style Teapot Double Wall Dragon Relief Shishi Finial Hongni Clay 6" Tools Having been only very sparingly

Having been only very sparingly and lovingly used for decades this natsume remains in fine condition

It has a traditional printed pattern of tang dynasty children at play beneath pine trees

The water used to rinse the tea bowl is drained into a Kensui such as this

Used in Ikebana flower arranging

Made of solid Keyaki (Japanese elm) it’s strength and durability has stood the test of time

Vintage Chinese Yixing Style Teapot Double Wall Dragon Relief Shishi Finial Hongni Clay 6" Tools Having been only very sparinglyChinese Yixing Style Reticulated Teapot Double Wall Dragon Relief Shishi Finial Hongni Clay A technically accomplished Chinese Yixing style reticulated teapot in warm hongni (red clay), constructed with a double wall body an outer pierced shell and a solid inner vessel that holds liquid a demanding technique that requires precise engineering at every stage of construction. The outer wall carries two registers of circular reticulated piercing at the