A teapot made of Zisha (purple clay) from Xuancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China. Zisha teapot.

As the title suggests.

This is a Zisha teapot (紫砂壺) made in Xuancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China.
There is an engraved mark on the bottom.

龍徳 (Ryutoku) on the right side.
堂製 (Do-sei) on the left side.
龍徳堂製 (Ryutoku Do-sei) - the name of the workshop where it was made.

It has been used about twice. After that, it has been stored in my collection display cabinet.

There are no issues with its condition.

■ Material: Made with a special clay (purple clay) rich in iron, which develops a luster with use.
■ Features: Its unglazed-like state easily absorbs aromas, making it very suitable for enjoying specific Chinese teas.
■ How to care: Do not use detergent. Wash with hot water and dry in a well-ventilated area.

This is a very rare and valuable teapot.
How about authentic Chinese tea ware? ( ′ ▽ ` )ノ