Blue Willow Chinese very first "Yi Hsing" 17th century teapot replica vintage collectible & well sought after rare deals "The First Teapot" series

Blue Willow Chinese very first "Yi Hsing" 17th century teapot full-sized replica vintage collectible & well sought after rare "The First Teapots" series is one of the six teapots ever issued in mentioned series by reputable Compton and Woddhouse fine English bone china makers. It is very collectible and sought after among teapot collectors china pieces.

Just a brief touch to "The First Teapots" series. A collection of full-sized teapots individually recreated from original molds has been issued in 1989, which included sis early traditional designs from England, Holland, Portugal, India, China and Japan, elegantly crafted in English fine bone china.

Listed teapot is one of them. The shape of this teapot was inspired by the very first Yi Hsing clay teapots of the 17th century with their delicately rounded shape and short spout. Today fashioned in the most delicate fine bone china this Yi Hsing pot is adorned in the rich blues and reds of the traditional Willow pattern.

Tea has been drunk in china from as far back as 2700 BC when the legend goes, it was discovered by the Emperor Shen-nung. While boiling his drinking water, the Emperor noticed some leaves fall off the branch of the wild tea tree into his pot. On tastingit, he discovered the leaves had imbued the water with a wonderful flavour - and so tea drinking was born.

Pattern, as I've mentioned, was chosen of Blue Willow, which is the best selling china pattern of all times. I've covered the history of the pattern and legend behind it, while listing my bestselling Blue Willow Love Story china cake stand. Have a look at it and read description for your general knowledge: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/661804574/blue-willow-love-story-four-tier?ref=shop_home_active_157

Vist also my Handmade Cake Stands shop's section as I use this pattern in different pottry makers interpretations and different designs. Link to the section is here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PoshandSeductive?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=17139573

Study the Images in the Image Gallery to appreciate this stunning teapot. Capacity of it is one pint and a quarter. One one of the images it's placed on 10" Blue Willow pattern plate so you can estimate the size of it. It's a standard size teapot (not a miniature).

As alwyas I am willing to answer all your questions you might have about this item and supply more images if needed. If you are looking for other teapots designs from this series, please, contact me also and I'll try my best to find it for you. I saw entire collection of six with my very own eyes and it looks absolutely stunning display indeed.

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