Teipotto (ティーポット)

A type of teapot. Teipotto have Western-style handles and spouts that are attached to the teapot sides at 180 degrees from one another (Nakajima 1999:81). Teipotto are sometimes also called hama-dobin. Hama is thought to be derived from Yokohama, a port engaged in Western trade in the Meiji and Taisho eras, while dobin refers to a type of teapot.

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Side of Samehada-Gusuri Dobin (sharkskin glaze teapot)

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