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334 in. (9.5 cm.), tip of spout to handle
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The practice of drinking tea is deeply embedded in Chinese culture and teapots made from Yixing pottery, have long been sought after by tea drinkers. Tea drinking evolved into an art form in the Tang dynasty (618-907AD) and became a favourite pastime for wealthy connoisseurs, scholars, officials and members of the royal household.

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