Tea is the third most consumed beverage after water and coffee produced by steeping young leaves and buds of the plant, Camellia sinensis in boiled water. The two main varieties are the small-leaved China plant sinensis and the large-leaved Assam plant. According to legend, Shen Nong discovered tea in 2737 BCE sitting under a tree while his servant boiled drinking water and leaves fell into the water. In another version. Bodhidharma, the sixth century Indian monk who brought Buddhism to China is also credited with discovering tea. After nine years facing a cave wall in meditation he became furious when he could not stay awake longer and ripped off his eyelids which fell to the ground and became tea plants. Consumption of tea has given rise to a variety of tea traditions and accoutrements across the world including a wide array of.charming teapots and other accessories.
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Charming miniature pitcher probably used in a restaurant or home kitchen as a dispenser for soy sauce, oils or other liquids. Elegant shape, covered with chrysanthemums, plantain leaves and bindweed vines with lotus bud on top.
Made in the Meiji era (1868-1912),this hand crafted antique Japanese cast iron tetsubin teapot has an unusual decorative handle and curved spout and has a beautiful relief design of galloping horses. Horses have been revered creatures in Japanese culture that embody grace, power and nobility. The knob on the lid probably represents a lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and enlightenment. As with all antiques, these pieces are purely decorative for display purposes only.
The hand crafted Tetsubin teapot displays simple yet elegant design: a scalloped top, gently curved handle, and short rounded spout, textured surface. The body is divided in 4 quadrants with meander border designs and the lid is has tiny diamond shaped indentations and is topped with a lotus shaped knob. A raised manufacturers seal on the back. Like all old Tetsubin cast iron kettles, it has rust on the bottom which can be removed by boiling green tea inside it, and is thus for display purposes only.
Meiji hand crafted cast iron Tetsubin, simple yet elegant textured surface, unique shape top temple ornamental knob. Manufacturer’s seals on side. Perfect tea lovers gift, it is recommended for display only to enhance any kitchen.
Small antique Yixing teapot with small loops below rim indicating may have been used to suspend oil or soy sauce. Hand painted vibrant enamels with circular panels of floral and leaf decorations.
Brightly hand- painted enamel with fanciful floral and leaf decorations, this small teapot a has circular loop handle, short spout, flaring rim and small flat cover. Although Yixing ware considered the best for brewing tea, antique pieces are for decorative and collecting purposes only.
Masterful carving of Shen Nong, revered hero and reputed father of both Natural Medicine and Agriculture. Benevolent, sitting on cloud, leaves on shoulders. One of 3 sovereigns who contributed to well-being of humanity. Especially fitting for health care, pharmaceutical or agricultural professional or associated with tea.
This charming vintage porcelain cat teapot with raised paw for pouring tea, removable head and a sinuous tail handle is whimsical and colorful with a red ribbon collar, green bow and green, black and red accents defining the expressive face, ears, head and paws, all beautifully hand-painted.
This small charming Qing or early Chinese Republic teapot is in the form of an attendant, the arm she holds up imitates the spout of a teapot, the left arm arches to touch her waist suggesting a teapot handle and the hair is atop her head with flowers is a removable lid for pouring tea inside. She typical attendant clothing, a high mandarin collared jacket draped over a flaring skirt that is the piece’s base.
Rare Yixing teapot with brown wash, bright painted enamel scene from Peking opera. Floral are wish for long and healthy life, perfect metaphor for sharing tea loved ones. Kiln seals in body, bottom, lid. For decoration only.
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