Vintage Molded Ceramic Tea Pot Japan Wire Handle Footed Teapot Round Pot Belly Kettle Fruit Pattern Olive GreenHere is my teapot, short and stout what a charming piece from Japan. Slight crazing, photo 4, no chips. Measures about 9 in long x 7 in tall The Japanese tea ceremony is a ritual rooted in Zen Buddhism in which matcha is prepared and served to guests in a calm and tranquil environment. In Japan, the host performs the tea ceremony wearing a kimono on a tatami, or woven straw mat. A formal tea ceremony can take up to 5 hours may include serving sweets