This is a Yixing clay teapot, a traditional style of teapot from Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China. Yixing teapots are made from a specific type of clay known as zisha or "purple clay". The teapots are typically left unglazed and are prized for their ability to absorb the flavor of the tea, which is said to enhance the taste over time. It is recommended that only one type of tea be used in a single Yixing teapot to build up the flavor. Yixing teapots have been used since the Song dynasty and are a significant part of Chinese tea culture. Size 4.5? high x 6.5? wide Green with tan ground Pristine excellent condition Beautiful WE SHIP MONDAY- FRIDAY ANY SALES AFTER 11:00 WILL SHIP THE NEXT SHIPPING DAY ALL TEXAS BUYERS/ WHO RESIDE IN TEXAS TO PAY SALES TAX 8.25% ONLY WE SHIP INSURED WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION WE DO OUR UTMOST TO PACKAGE AND SHIP VERY CAREFUL AND SAFELY AND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE ASK QUESTION ABOUT ANY CONCERNS YOU MIGHT HAVE THERE MAY BE 15% RESTOCKING FEE ON BUYERS REMORSE AND MISTAKE PURCHASES. REPAYMENT TO SELLER FOR POSTAGE EVEN IF IT IS FREE. PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND NOT BUY JUST FROM PICTURES. PURCHASES MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION AS SENT, REFOLDING AND REPACKAGING IS NOT OPEN TO RETURNS AND MISMATCH COLORS IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE THE COLORS. I WILL ALWAYS ADD A COLOR IF I HAVE ONE ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED WITH A DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND INSURANCE DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR STORE