Trying to figure out why this teapot had demanded I buy it, I brewed some instant teabags in it. The tea wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special, either.

Over the next few days, I was not surprised (but was somewhat disappointed) when nothing really came of the purchase.

Within a week it was sitting in the kitchen, already almost forgotten.

Around this time, I bought my house - and that night, I decided to explore the crawlspace for the first time.

You remember this part - I found a buried teapot in there - long forgotten in the darkness.

You probably also remember that it blew my mind.

Same design.

Same size.

Same materials.

Same hinges.

Same spout.