Short-mouthed small Xishi yixing clay woodfired teapot # 95618The Xishi () teapot is a classic Yixing form named after the famed beauty Xishi; it has long been part of the Jiangsu Yixing teapot tradition and is associated with the MingQing era repertoire of small, elegant brewing vessels. If (short mouth) refers to the mouth spout neck being shortened, this likely indicates a more compact variant intended for tight proportions and a controlled pour. Brief history: Xishi is one of the traditional, enduring Yixing