Japanese KETTLE blossom pattern teapot replica vintage collectible well sought retailer after rare "The First Teapot" series by Compton & Woodhouse

Japanese "KETTLE" beloved blossom pattern teapot replica vintage collectible well sought after rare "The First Teapot" series by Compton & Woodhouse is a forth teapot in my shop from the collection of retailer six ever issued. Have a browse through the shop if other teapots from this series you are after as my intention is to list all six for you to be able to see the entire beautiful collection of them at one place so you can have your pick. You might own some of them so any of them would be great to add to your existing collection or just start collecting by choosing the one which takes your fancy the most.

The distinctive Japanese kettle-shaped teapot of this particular listing took it's shape from the traditional wine pots. This teapot is decorated in the intricate blossom pattern, so beloved of the Japanese decorators of the XVIII and XIX centuries.

The roots of tea drinking in Japan can be traced to the ancient proverb which tells of the saintly Buddhist called Darma who vowed a seven year sleepless devotion of the Buddha. In order to stay awake, the story goes, he cut off his eyelids and, where they fell, two bushes grew. The leaves of these plants which were, of course, tea bushes, acted as a stimulant, helping Darma complete his seven year ordeal. Even today in Japan, Zen Buddhism and tea drinking are inextricably linked.

Just a brief touch to "The First Teapots" series. A collection of full-sized teapots individually recreated from original moulds 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.

General history of teapots could be found here for your interest: https://www.4hoteliers.com/features/article/1517

Listed teapot is one of them. There is also another very popular (4 have been sold so far) teapot from the same series: Blue Willow Chinese very first "Yi Hsing" 17th century teapot full-sized replica...
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/791497784/blue-willow-chinese-very-first-yi-hsing?ref=shop_home_active_1

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 tasting it, 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

Visit 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 always 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.

Thank you for stopping by and I sincerely hope that your visit has been a pleasant one indeed.