The body of the pot has a foundation of 18k yellow gold...
This exceptional teapot is created under the collaboration of the N. Sethia Foundation (UK) and Newby Teas of London, known as 'The Egoist.'
This teapot costs a staggering $3,000,000 (approximately. 24 crores) and made a world record for the most valuable teapot in 2016.
According to Guinness World Records, the pot is created by Italian jeweller Fulvio Scavia. It has a handle made of molded mammoth ivory.
The body of the pot has a foundation of 18k yellow gold and parts of gold-plated genuine silver. The gold is embedded with 1658 diamonds and 386 authentic Thai and Burmese rubies.
On August 9 the official Twitter handle of Guinness World Records reshared about this record. Since being posted, it has been viewed more than 76,000 times. The share has also garnered many comments.
An individual wrote, "What will be the difference in tea if someone is having it in this teapot or in kuldhad.
Tea will remain tea." A second added, "How can a teapot be richer and worth more than me? The N Sethia Foundation needs to adopt me."
"Just to make tea! That's a luxurious tea though," expressed a third. "Wow," said a fourth. A fifth exclaimed, "Great."
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