This isn't my first pot and at first I was a bit worried, since the price is a bargain and the depicted pot wasn't available. Together with the friendly customer service, who reached out to me promptly, I picked the pot I was actually looking for: same shape but in zini. It's arrived and I'm happy to note that it's really a great pot. The texture of the clay looks true; unused it smells like clayware should; there are irregular brush marks on the base; the inside wall shows signs where the handlew as attached; the weight checks out, too. It's a gorgeous pot for a great price! If there's anything to bemoan, it's I'd love the spout to carry more volume since it takes about 6 seconds to empty at 160cc. Shipping and packaging was all perfect, of course, and there were two freebes as well, including a solid quality tea towel (haven't tried the tea yet).
