Artisan teapot, made entirely by hand by Seikado in Kyoto. It is made of pure pewter. Pattern created with hammer blows (Japanese Tsuchime). A first-class piece of Japanese craftsmanship. The knob on the lid is made of jade. The handle is wrapped in wisteria rattan. The shape is based on one of the most famous forms of the Chinese Yixing teapot canon. Named after Xishi (Seishi in Japanese), a famous woman who is said to have lived in the 5th century BCE and was revered for her great beauty.